Elke Riesenkönig

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameElke•Riesenkönig
Used nameElke•Riesenkönig
Born9 November 1965 in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso (CHI)
Measurements176 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsRV Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken (GER) / SRG Undine, Saarbrücken (GER)
NOC West Germany

Biography

West German rower Elke Riesenkönig was a member of the coxed eights crew at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics that finished sixth. In 1985, Riesenkönig won the coxless pairs national title with Heike Neu. By profession, Riesenkönig became PR manager at Pelkovenschlössl cultural and community center in München.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Rowing FRG Elke Riesenkönig
Eights, Women (Olympic) West Germany 6