Joachim Pirsch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJoachim•Pirsch
Used nameJoachim•Pirsch
Born26 October 1914
Died25 August 1988
AffiliationsBerliner Ruder-Verein Alemannia / Skuller-Zelle, Berlin-Grünau
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

In 1934 German rower Joachim Pirsch was second in the single sculls at the German Championships and, at the 1936 Berlin Olympics with Willi Kaidel, he won the double sculls silver medal. With Kaidel, he also won the German title in 1936 and 1937. Both men became European Champions in 1937.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Rowing GER Joachim Pirsch
Double Sculls, Men (Olympic) Willi Kaidel 2 Silver