Erich Federschmidt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameErich Herman•Federschmidt
Used nameErich•Federschmidt
Born14 June 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died24 February 1962 in Jensen Beach, Florida (USA)
Measurements190 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsPennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

The 6-3 (1.90) Erich Federschmidt began rowing in 1916 with the Penn Barge Club. World War I intervened and he did not row at all for the next three years, serving in the medical corps in the army He began rowing again in 1920, qualifying for the Olympic team. After the Olympics he jumped to the Undine Barge Club, but retired shortly thereafter.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Erich Federschmidt
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) United States 2 Silver

Olympic family relations