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Harald Marg

b. 1954

East German canoe racer

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About Harald Marg

Born 1954. Harald Marg is a German canoeist.

Harald Marg (born 26 September 1954) is an East German sprint canoeist, born in Magdeburg, who competed from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, he won the gold medal in the K-4 1000 m event.

Marg also won thirteen medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with six golds (K-4 500 m: 1978, 1979, 1983; K-4 1000 m: 1978, 1979, 1981), five silvers (K-2 500 m: 1975, K-4 500 m: 1982, K-4 1000 m: 1975, 1982, 1983), and two bronzes (K-4 500 m: 1981, K-4 1000 m: 1973).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Awards
Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Harald Marg's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Harald Marg?

East German canoe racer

When was Harald Marg born?

Harald Marg was born on 26 September 1954 in Magdeburg.

What is Harald Marg's occupation?

Harald Marg is a canoeist.

What nationality is Harald Marg?

Harald Marg is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harald Marg

· Wikidata: Q822843

· DBpedia: Harald Marg

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