Roland Muhlen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRoland Paul•Muhlen
Used nameRoland•Muhlen
Born23 August 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio (USA)
Died1 February 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsAmerican Canoe Association
NOC United States

Biography

Roland Muhlen raced flatwater canoe doubles at the 1972 and 1976 Olymmpics with Andreas Weigand. He continued competing into the 2000s, winning 26 national titles at various stages, including the 2006 C-2 masters mixed event with his wife, Linda. In senior open competition he was US Champion in C-1 500 metres and C-2 500 metres in 1972, 1974, and 1975. Muhlen competed at three World Championships. He worked as an electrician and electrical foreman, in 1972 with Wray Electric.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) USA Roland Muhlen
Canadian Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Andreas Weigand 6
1976 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) USA Roland Muhlen
Canadian Doubles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) Andreas Weigand 4 h3 r3/4