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Olaf Förster

b. 1962

East German rower

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About Olaf Förster

Born 1962. Olaf Förster is a German rower.

Olaf Förster (born 2 November 1962) is a retired German rower who had his best achievements in the coxless fours. In this event, he won a gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics and world titles in 1987 and 1989.

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Important facts

Born

2 November 1962, Chemnitz

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Rower

Nationality

Germany, German Democratic Republic

Awards

Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Olaf Förster's

Barry Ramachandra Rao

Frequently asked questions

Who is Olaf Förster?

East German rower

When was Olaf Förster born?

Olaf Förster was born on 2 November 1962 in Chemnitz.

What is Olaf Förster's occupation?

Olaf Förster is a rower.

What nationality is Olaf Förster?

Olaf Förster is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olaf Förster

· Wikidata: Q826864

· DBpedia: Olaf Förster

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