About Kraft Schepke
Lived 1934 – 2023 (aged 89). Kraft Schepke was a German rower.
Kraft Schepke (3 March 1934 – 12 November 2023) was a German rower who competed for the United Team of Germany in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Biography Schepke was born in Königsberg, Germany, in 1934. Frank Schepke (1935–2017) was his brother and they both competed for West Germany.
At the 1958 European Rowing Championships in Poznań, he won a gold medal with the coxless four. At the 1959 European Rowing Championships in Mâcon, he won a gold medal with the eight. At the 1960 Summer Olympics, he was a crew member of the German eight that won gold.
Both he and his brother retired after the 1961 rowing season from competitive rowing. Kraft Schepke then worked for the State Sports Federation of Lower Saxony.
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Who was Kraft Schepke?
German rower (1934–2023)
When was Kraft Schepke born?
Kraft Schepke was born on 3 March 1934 in Königsberg.
When did Kraft Schepke die?
Kraft Schepke died on 12 November 2023 in Kiel.
What was Kraft Schepke's occupation?
Kraft Schepke was a rower.
What nationality was Kraft Schepke?
Kraft Schepke was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kraft Schepke. https://biography.guide/kraft-schepke/
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