Eric Koechlin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEric Harold Pierre•Koechlin
Used nameEric•Koechlin
Born11 November 1950 in Paris XVIIe, Paris (FRA)
Died9 November 2014 in Bidon, Ardèche (FRA)
Measurements180 cm / 70 kg
NOC France

Biography

Eric Koechlin competed in kayak at the 1972 Olympics and the 1969, 1971, and 1973 World Championships, winning a bronze medal in 1973. He later became a Minister of Youth Sports in France was chief of the French canoeing delegation at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He also taught and coached kayaking to many youths in France.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Canoe Slalom (Canoeing) FRA Eric Koechlin
Kayak Singles, Slalom, Men (Olympic) 16

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