Sylvia Schwabe

Sylvia Schwabe
Schwabe (right) winning the 1985 East German championships in double scull with Martina Schröter, defeating Birgit Peter and Ramona Balthasar
Personal information
Born (1962-12-20) 20 December 1962
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubDHfK Leipzig SC
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  East Germany
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place 1983 Duisburg Coxed quad sculls
Gold medal – first place 1985 Hazewinkel Double sculls
Gold medal – first place 1986 Nottingham Double sculls

Sylvia Schwabe (born 20 December 1962) is a rower who started for East Germany.[1] In October 1986, she was awarded a Star of People's Friendship in gold (second class) for her sporting success.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Sylvia Schwabe". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Hohe staatliche Auszeichnungen verliehen" [Awarded high state awards]. Neues Deutschland (in German). Vol. 42, no. 243. 15 October 1986. p. 6. Retrieved 23 September 2018.(registration required)
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