Erich Kemnitz
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Erich•Kemnitz |
| Used name | Erich•Kemnitz |
| Born | 19 January 1936 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 85 kg |
| Affiliations | KC Charlottenburg, Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  West Germany |
Biography
At the 1968 Mexico Olympics, Erich Kemnitz was a member of the flatwater K4-1,000 meters squad eliminated in the semi-final. Two years later Kemnitz had his greatest moment in 1970 winning the K4-10,000 metres silver medal at the World Championships.
Domestically, he won the West German K2 -1,000 metres, with Bernd Guse, in 1966 and 1967, and over 10,000 metres in 1967 and 1968. He also helped Kanuklub Charlottenburg win the K4-1,000 titles in 1967 and 1969, and the K4-10,000 title in 1969 and 1970. He was also part of the 1967 and 1969 4 x 500 metres winning relay teams.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | FRG |
Erich Kemnitz | |||
| Kayak Fours, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | West Germany | 5 h3 r3/4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Canoe Sprint European Championships (0–0–1 1965 București bronze: K4 1000 m)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Canoe Sprint World Championships (0–1–0 1970 København silver: K4 10000 m)