Herbert Kesel

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHerbert•Kesel
Used nameHerbert•Kesel
Born3 November 1931 in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg (GER)
Died15 December 2011 in Saarbrücken, Saarland (GER)
AffiliationsRC Saar, Saarbrücken (GER)
NOC Saar

Biography

Rowers Herbert Kesel and Klaus Hahn had bad luck in the coxless pairs at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. In the semi-final of the repêchage, they were in a comfortable lead ahead the US and Polish boats when Hahn collapsed and could not carry on rowing. The following year the pair finished second at the German Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Rowing SAA Herbert Kesel
Coxless Pairs, Men (Olympic) Klaus Hahn AC