Dieter Semetzky
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dieter•Semetzky |
| Used name | Dieter•Semetzky |
| Born | 3 November 1949 in Dresden, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 165 cm / 52 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Einheit Dresden, Dresden (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Dieter Semetzky was cox of the East German coxed fours crew that won the Olympic silver medal at Mexico in 1968. In 1965, he had won a silver, and in 1966, a bronze medal, at the East German Championships with the coxed fours of SC Einheit Dresden. In 1968, he won his only national title.
Semetzky later obtained a captain’s license and went to sea. From 1985 he ran a holiday resort before owning a travel agency after reunification.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Rowing | GDR |
Dieter Semetzky | |||
| Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) | East Germany | 2 | Silver |