Iris Völkner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameIris•Völkner
Used nameIris•Völkner
Born16 October 1960 in Hamburg, Hamburg (GER)
Measurements180 cm / 80 kg
AffiliationsSV Polizei Hamburg, Hamburg (GER)
NOC West Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

West German rower Iris Völkner was a member of the coxed eights crew at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics that finished sixth. She was even more successful partnering Ellen Becker in the coxless pairs, winning the bronze medal. With Becker she also won the coxed pairs national title from 1981-84, and also the coxed fours titles in 1979, 1981-82 and 1985. Völkner became a graduated sports teacher by profession.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Rowing FRG Iris Völkner
Coxless Pairs, Women (Olympic) Ellen Becker 3 Bronze
Eights, Women (Olympic) West Germany 6