Marco Geisler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMarco•Geisler
Used nameMarco•Geisler
Born18 January 1974 in Cottbus, Brandenburg (GER)
Measurements201 cm / 101 kg
AffiliationsRatzeburger RC, Ratzeburg (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Marco Geisler was a German quadruple sculls rower who won the bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and placed fifth four years later at Athens. He was awarded the Silver Bay Leaf, Germany’s highest sports award. At World Championships, he was even more successful, winning four gold medals (1999, 2001–03) and three silvers (1995, 1997-98). At German nationals, Geisler won the title in 1995, 1997-2003, and 2007, all with the quadruple sculls. By profession, he became a policeman.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Rowing GER Marco Geisler
Quadruple Sculls, Men (Olympic) Germany 3 Bronze
2004 Summer Olympics Rowing GER Marco Geisler
Quadruple Sculls, Men (Olympic) Germany 5