Marco Sowa
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Marco•Sowa |
| Used name | Marco•Sowa |
| Born | 12 November 1963 in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg (LUX) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 61 kg |
| Affiliations | Fola Esch, Esch-sur-Alzette (LUX) |
| NOC |  Luxembourg |
Biography
Although his athletics career started as a distance and cross-country runner, Charel Sowa competed at four Olympic Games in both walk events. During his career he was a four-time selection as Luxembourg’s Athlete of the Year. He later became a coach, notably coaching his son, Marco, who competed as a walker at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Charel Sowa also was a board member of the Luxembourg Atheltics Association, and served as President his club, CA Fola.
Personal Best: 20kmW – 1-29:55 (1997).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Athletics | LUX |
Marco Sowa | |||
| 20 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) |
Olympic family relations
- Son of Charel Sowa