About Jochen Schümann
Born 1954. Jochen Schümann is a German skipper.
Jochen Schümann (; born 8 June 1954) is a German sailor and three-time Olympic champion.
He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, where he won a gold medal in the finn class.
He competed in the Soling class at the 1988, 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics, winning two gold medals and one silver medal in this class.
America's Cup Team Alinghi Schümann participated and won the 2003 and 2007 America's Cup for Swiss Team Alinghi acting as sporting director.
ALL4ONE Challenge He is currently involved with ALL4ONE Challenge in the Louis Vuitton Trophy.
Awards He received the 1996 World Sailor of the Year Award from the International Sailing Federation.
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Who is Jochen Schümann?
German sailor
When was Jochen Schümann born?
Jochen Schümann was born on 8 June 1954 in East Berlin.
What is Jochen Schümann's occupation?
Jochen Schümann is a skipper.
What nationality is Jochen Schümann?
Jochen Schümann is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jochen Schümann. https://biography.guide/jochen-schumann/
MLA: "Jochen Schümann." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jochen-schumann/.
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