Erich Federschmidt
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Erich Herman•Federschmidt |
| Used name | Erich•Federschmidt |
| Born | 14 June 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 24 February 1962 in Jensen Beach, Florida (USA) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | Pennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
The 6-3 (1.90) Erich Federschmidt began rowing in 1916 with the Penn Barge Club. World War I intervened and he did not row at all for the next three years, serving in the medical corps in the army He began rowing again in 1920, qualifying for the Olympic team. After the Olympics he jumped to the Undine Barge Club, but retired shortly thereafter.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Erich Federschmidt | |||
| Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) | United States | 2 | Silver |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Franz Federschmidt