Klaus Heinroth

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKlaus•Heinroth
Used nameKlaus•Heinroth
Born25 December 1944 in Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Measurements181 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsSC DHfK, Leipzig (GER)
NOC East Germany

Biography

At Mexico City in 1968, Flatwater canoeist Klaus Heinroth and Manfred Ehrhardt missed the final in the K2-1,000 metres. Despite winning their heat easily, they were eliminated in their semi-final. Between 1966 and 1969, Heinroth enjoyed three podium finishes at the East German championships in the K1-1,000 meters, but never won a national title.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) GDR Klaus Heinroth
Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Manfred Ehrhardt 4 h3 r3/4