Ronald Rauhe

German sprint kayaker and Olympian

Ronald Rauhe - German sprint kayaker and Olympian
Born

October 3rd, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A competitive sprint kayaker, excelled in K4 and K2 events. Competed in ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships, securing numerous medals. Represented Germany in multiple Olympic Games, achieving significant success in team events. Won Olympic bronze medals in both the K2 1000 m and K4 1000 m categories. Demonstrated consistency and performance at the highest levels of the sport.

Won multiple medals at ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships

Achieved Olympic bronze in K2 1000 m and K4 1000 m

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