About Wolfgang Gunkel
Lived 1948 – 2020 (aged 72). Wolfgang Gunkel was a German rower.
Wolfgang Gunkel (15 January 1948 – 20 May 2020) was an East German rower who mostly competed in coxed pairs together with Jörg Lucke. In this event he won the European title in 1971, the Olympic gold medal in 1972, and the world title in 1975.
In the early 1970s, he married fellow international rower Renate Boesler.
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Who was Wolfgang Gunkel?
East German rower (1948–2020)
When was Wolfgang Gunkel born?
Wolfgang Gunkel was born on 15 January 1948 in East Berlin.
When did Wolfgang Gunkel die?
Wolfgang Gunkel died on 20 May 2020.
What was Wolfgang Gunkel's occupation?
Wolfgang Gunkel was a rower.
What nationality was Wolfgang Gunkel?
Wolfgang Gunkel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wolfgang Gunkel. https://biography.guide/wolfgang-gunkel/
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