Hermanus Brockmann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHermanus Gerardus•Brockmann
Used nameHermanus•Brockmann
Born14 June 1871 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (NED)
Died18 January 1936 in Den Haag (The Hague), Zuid-Holland (NED)
Measurements169 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsNereus, Amsterdam (NED)
NOC Netherlands
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 3

Biography

Hermanus Brockmann was a member of Amsterdam’s student rowing club Nereus, although he had received his medical degree in 1897. Dr. Brockmann was the coxswain for three Dutch boats at the Paris Olympics, all of which won medals. The coxed pair replaced him after the heats, as he was too heavy (60 kg) compared to the competing French boats, which used young boys. He did compete in the finals of the coxed fours and eights, which took second and third place, respectively.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Rowing NED Hermanus Brockmann
Coxed Pairs, Men (Olympic) Minerva Amsterdam 1 Gold
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) Minerva Amsterdam 2 Silver
Eights, Men (Olympic) Minerva Amsterdam 3 Bronze