Gus Erker

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAugust Casimir (August Adolph-) "Gus"•Erker
Used nameGus•Erker
Born24 October 1879 in Pfaffenwiesbach, Wehrheim, Hessen (GER)
Died29 November 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA)
AffiliationsCentury Boat Club, St. Louis (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Gus Erker came to the United States from Germany when he was 13 years old. He rowed in many regattas, both in the United States and Europe, primarily as a member of St. Louis’ Century Boat Club. Erker overcame the handicap of having only one eye, which caused a lack of depth perception.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Gus Erker
Coxless Fours, Men (Olympic) Century Boat Club 1 Gold
Coxless Fours, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Century Boat Club 1

Special Notes