Gert Watzke
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gerhard "Gert"•Watzke |
| Used name | Gert•Watzke |
| Born | 24 September 1922 in Klagenfurt, Kärnten (AUT) |
| Died | 12 June 2021 in Ebenthal in Kärnten, Kärnten (AUT) |
| Affiliations | RV Nautilus, Klagenfurt (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Rowing brothers Gert and Kurt Watzke were selected for the 1948 London Games to represent Austria in the coxless pairs. They were eliminated in the semi-finals. The previous year they had won the silver medal at the European Championships. Gert, a doctor by profession, died three months short of his 99th birthday in 2021.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Rowing | AUT |
Gert Watzke | |||
| Coxless Pairs, Men (Olympic) | Kurt Watzke | 3 h1 r3/4 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Kurt Watzke