Hans Kuschke

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHans•Kuschke
Used nameHans•Kuschke
Born25 February 1914
Died30 November 2003 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
AffiliationsRG Wiking Berlin 1896, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Hans Kuschke was a member of the German bronze medal-winning coxed eights at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The three leading boats, USA, Italy and Germany crossed the line virtually together with just one second separating first from third but victory went to the USA, with Italy second. The Nazi leaders were not amused and left immediately. The same year the boat from RG Wiking Berlin won the German Championships. In 1942, Kuschke was the German coxless fours champion and the following year was the eights champion.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Rowing GER Hans Kuschke
Eights, Men (Olympic) Germany 3 Bronze