Heribert Karches

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHeribert•Karches
Used nameHeribert•Karches
Born12 November 1958 in Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz (GER)
Measurements195 cm / 96 kg
AffiliationsMainzer RV von 1878, Mainz (GER)
NOC West Germany

Biography

West German rower Heribert Karches was a member of the coxed fours crew at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics that placed sixth and last in the final. In 1981, he won the national title in the coxless pairs with non-Olympian Werner Hellwig. In 1982 and 1983 he also won coxed eights titles.

Karches later became president of his home club, Mainzer Ruderverein. By profession, he was a project manager for utility/syrup room construction in Karlsruhe for Coca-Cola, European Partners.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Rowing FRG Heribert Karches
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) West Germany 6