Jörg Siebert

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGeorg "Jörg"•Siebert
Used nameJörg•Siebert
Born2 April 1944 in Wetzlar, Hessen (GER)
Measurements193 cm / 90 kg
NOC West Germany
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Rower Jörg Siebert won the gold medal with the so-called Deutschland-Achter (German Eights) of famed rowing coach Karl Adam at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. This crew was named Team of the Year in 1968 and was awarded the Silver Bay Leaf, Germany’s highest sport award. The crew then carried the Olympic Flag into the stadium at the 1972 München Olympics.

Siebert of RG Wetzlar 1888 joined the Deutschland-Achter in 1967. This boat won the Europeans in 1967. They also won the West German nationals in 1968. Siebert graduated as an engineer and became CEO of Gelita AG in Eberbach, a global leader in producing gelatin.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Rowing FRG Jörg Siebert
Eights, Men (Olympic) West Germany 1 Gold

Special Notes