Herbert Fischer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHerbert•Fischer
Used nameHerbert•Fischer
Born16 April 1951 in Trebnitz, Wetterzeube, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Measurements178 cm / 72 kg
AffiliationsSC DHfK, Leipzig (GER)
NOC East Germany

Biography

Canoe slalom events – held on the canoe slalom course of Augsburg – appeared at the Olympics for the first time in 1972 (and for the last time until 1992). Herbert Fischer partnered with Jürgen Henze in the Canadian doubles and finished 18th. Both were members of SC DHfK Leipzig and won East German team titles in 1971, 1975, and 1976. In the C-2 both claimed a silver in 1972 and three bronze medals in 1971, 1975, and 1976.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Canoe Slalom (Canoeing) GDR Herbert Fischer
Canadian Doubles, Slalom, Men (Olympic) Jürgen Henze 18

Special Notes