Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's coxed fours
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The men's coxed fours was a rowing
event held as part of the Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which had been held at the 1900 Summer Olympics
but had been replaced by coxless fours at the 1904 and 1908 Games. The standard coxed fours event allowed for outrigger
s, while another event
was held in 1912 for boats with inriggers. The competition was held from Wednesday, July 17, 1912 to Friday, July 19, 1912.
Fifty six rowers from nine nations competed. Germany replaced their coxswain, maybe the Danish Polyteknisk replaced a rower, but this possible change is not counted.
Ruderverein Germania, Leibnitz (other sources report Leitmeritz) Royal Club Nautique de Grand København Roklubb Polyteknisk Roklub Helsingfors R. K. Société Nautique de Bayonne Ludwigshafener Ruderverein Thames R. C.
Christiania Roklub
Studenternes Roklub Vaxholm Roddklubb
Heat 1: 6.20 p.m. The Danish boat raced without opponent.
Heat 2: 6.40 p.m. For a long time the two boats kept side by side, both crews rowing in good style, the Frenchman at 38-32, the Finns at 40-32. During the last 500 metres, however, the last named crew went away from its opponents, which seemed unable to make any effective spurt.
Heat 3: 7 p.m. The Norwegian crew took the lead with much resolution, rowing in excellent style with a well-pronounced swing and a good grip of the water. The Austrians, too, rowed in good style but used the slide too early in the stroke, while their grip of the water was not quite so good as that of their opponents. The Norwegians went right away from their rivals and were the only ones to finish, Austria giving up the fight at the bridge.
Heat 4: 7.20 p.m. The Norwegians undergraduates rowed over the course in good style.
Heat 5: 7.40 p.m. Both boats started well, and kept together at an even speed until the 1,000 metres mark was reached. At this point the Danes delayed their response to the spurt made by the Belgians, and all the endeavours made during the remainder of the race to make up the two clear lengths lost at this point were in vain, the Belgians winning pretty easily.
Heat 6: 8 p.m. Both crews began with a quick stroke and lay side by side for some distance, but after the 1,000 metres mark, the Germans, without any exertion, led by about half a length, the same distance separating the boats when the boathouse was passed. In the finish, the Germans put themselves two lengths in front of their rivals, and won with the greatest ease.
Heat 7: 8.20 p.m. The British boat rowed over the course in a resolute but far from beautiful style.
Quarterfinal 1: 12.20 p.m. Half the course was covered with the boats side by side, the Finnish crew rowing 40 to the 32-34 of the Danes. The rapid stroke of the Finns was gained, however, at the expense of length, while the Danes rowed in beautiful style with a pronounced swing of the body and long, powerful strokes. At the bath-house the Danes, who had spurted after the half-distance, had a lead of about one and a half length, which was increased at the finish to nearly three lengths.
Quarterfinal 2: 12.40 p.m. After rowing 600 metres, the British crew had a lead of about halt a length which, during the remainder of the race, was gradfully increased to some two and a half lengths.
Quarterfinal 3: 1 p.m. This was one of the most exciting heats in this round. Both crews rowed well from the start at 40 and 44 respectively, this speed afterwards falling to 32-36. The boats moved along rapidly side by side, but, in spite of the calls made by the strokes, neither crew showed any unevenness. Belgium led by about half a length at the boathouse, but the Norwegians had a lot in reserve and, after a brilliant finish, where the four rowed like one man, the last-named crew passed the post a clear length in front.
Quarterfinal 4: 1.20 p.m. The Germans rowed alone over the course.
Semifinal 1: 1.30 p.m. The Danes rowed very energetically from the start and led by about half a length at the 500 metres mark. Here, however, the Germans came on with a short, powerful spurt, which gave them a lead that was afterwards retained, apparently without any great effort, and was gradually increased to about two and a half lengths, the distance separating the boats at the finish. The Germans crew possessed great physical power and was of a comparatively mature average age, features also characteristic of the English four representing the Thames R. C.. Ludwigshafen rowed, it is true, a pretty short stroke forwards, but, backwards, it was of a good length, with a quiet, finished recovery, and a powerful pull through the water. No. 3, with his billowing Germanic beard, reminded one of a Viking, and his appearance contrasted strangely with that of the other oarsmen, most of whom were clean shaven or had only small moustaches.
Semifinal 2: 2 p.m. With an energetic spurt, Thames R. C. took the lead from the very start, and 500 metres later the Norwegian boat was nearly a length behind. Thames R. C. kept its same rapid stroke even when the 1,000 metres mark was passed, rowing in good style from 34-36 to the Norwegians' 32-34. The last-named crew, however, pulled itself together for a spurt when close to the bath-house, so that at the bridge there was only a length between the boats. In the finish, the Norwegians showed such energy, and rowed in such fine style, that their effort will be remembered as one of the most noteworthy episodes of the regatta. Inch by inch they crept up the leaders, so that, in spite of the energetic, really desperate strokes of the Thames R. C. crew, the two boats passed the post almost simultaneously. The Norwegians, however, were about three metres behind their opponents.
Final: 5.30 p.m After a very energetic race up to the 500 metres mark, where the two boats still lay side by side, the Germans began to take the lead and, at the kilometre mark, Ludwigshafen were about one length ahead. Thames R. C. fought pluckily, however, and stroke Bruce Logan
deserves every credit for the courageous way in which he challenged the leader. But at the Englishmen's last spurt between the bath-nouse and the bridge, it was clear that the crew was done for, while the Germans, on the other hand, rowed with still greater energy than before. Ludwigshafen won brilliantly by a good two lengths, and passed the post in excellent condition.
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event held as part of the Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics featured 4 events, for men only. All races were held in Djurgårdsbrunnsviken from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19, 1912.-Medal summary:-Bronze medals:...
programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which had been held at the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
but had been replaced by coxless fours at the 1904 and 1908 Games. The standard coxed fours event allowed for outrigger
Outrigger
An outrigger is a part of a boat's rigging which is rigid and extends beyond the side or gunwale of a boat.In an outrigger canoe and in sailboats such as the proa, an outrigger is a thin, long, solid, hull used to stabilise an inherently unstable main hull. The outrigger is positioned rigidly and...
s, while another event
Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's coxed fours, inriggers
The men's coxed fours with inriggers, also referred to as the coxed four with jugriggers, was a rowing event held as part of the Rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the only appearance of the restricted event...
was held in 1912 for boats with inriggers. The competition was held from Wednesday, July 17, 1912 to Friday, July 19, 1912.
Fifty six rowers from nine nations competed. Germany replaced their coxswain, maybe the Danish Polyteknisk replaced a rower, but this possible change is not counted.
Starting List
The following boats and/or rowing clubs participated:Ruderverein Germania, Leibnitz (other sources report Leitmeritz) Royal Club Nautique de Grand København Roklubb Polyteknisk Roklub Helsingfors R. K. Société Nautique de Bayonne Ludwigshafener Ruderverein Thames R. C.
Thames Rowing Club
Thames Rowing Club is a rowing club situated on the River Thames in Putney, London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1860.-Club colours:Red, white and black in stripes, the white stripe lying between the red and black and being of half their width....
Christiania Roklub
Christiania RK
Christiania Roklub is a rowing club from Oslo, Norway.Established in 1878, it is based in Frognerkilen in the Oslofjord, not far from Skarpsno...
Studenternes Roklub Vaxholm Roddklubb
Heats
All heats were held on Wednesday, July 17.Heat 1: 6.20 p.m. The Danish boat raced without opponent.
| Heat 1 | ||||||||
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| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Erik Bisgaard Erik Bisgaard Erik Bisgaard was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Rasmus Frandsen Rasmus Frandsen Rasmus Peter Frandsen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Mikael Simonsen Mikael Simonsen Mikael Simonsen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Poul Thymann Poul Thymann Poul Thymann was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the strokeman of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Ejgil Clemmensen Ejgil Clemmensen Ejgil Becker Clemmensen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the coxswain of the Danish boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
7:20.0 | ||
Heat 2: 6.40 p.m. For a long time the two boats kept side by side, both crews rowing in good style, the Frenchman at 38-32, the Finns at 40-32. During the last 500 metres, however, the last named crew went away from its opponents, which seemed unable to make any effective spurt.
| Heat 2 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Johan Nyholm | Oskar Forsman | Karl Lönnberg | Emil Nylund | Valdemar Henriksson | 7:18.2 | ||
| 2 | André Mirambeau | Louis Thomaturgé | René Saintongey | Pierre Alibert | François Elichagaray | |||
Heat 3: 7 p.m. The Norwegian crew took the lead with much resolution, rowing in excellent style with a well-pronounced swing and a good grip of the water. The Austrians, too, rowed in good style but used the slide too early in the stroke, while their grip of the water was not quite so good as that of their opponents. The Norwegians went right away from their rivals and were the only ones to finish, Austria giving up the fight at the bridge.
| Heat 3 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Henry Larsen | Mathias Torstensen Mathias Torstensen Mathias Torstensen was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat, which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the coxed fours event. In some sources the crew members of this boat are also listed as bronze medalists.-External links:*... |
Theodor Klem Theodor Klem Theodor "Thea" Klem was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
Håkon Tønsager Håkon Tønsager Håkon Tønsager was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the strokeman of the Norwegian boat, which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the coxed fours event. In some sources the crew members of this boat are also listed as bronze medalists.-External links:*... |
Ejnar Tønsager Ejnar Tønsager Ejnar Tønsager was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
7:15.0 | ||
| 2 | Richard Mayer | Hugo Cuzna | Georg Kröder | Fritz Krombholz | Emil Jand | DNF | ||
Heat 4: 7.20 p.m. The Norwegians undergraduates rowed over the course in good style.
| Heat 4 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Øyvin Davidsen | Leif Rode Leif Rode Leif Sundt Rode was a Norwegian competitive rower, jurist, sports official, poet and playwright.-Personal life:... |
Theodor Schjøth Theodor Schjøth Theodor Schjøth was a Norwegian competitive rower. He was born in Zhenjiang, in the Chinese province Jiangsu. He participated in coxed fours at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.-References:... |
Olaf Dahll Olaf Dahll Olaf Dahll was a Norwegian competitive rower, born in Oslo. He participated in coxed fours at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.-References:... |
Einar Eriksen | 7:27.4 | ||
| - | DNS | |||||||
Heat 5: 7.40 p.m. Both boats started well, and kept together at an even speed until the 1,000 metres mark was reached. At this point the Danes delayed their response to the spurt made by the Belgians, and all the endeavours made during the remainder of the race to make up the two clear lengths lost at this point were in vain, the Belgians winning pretty easily.
| Heat 5 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Guillaume Visser | Georges van den Bossche | Edmond van Waes | Georges Willems | Leonard Nuytens | 7:15.0 | ||
| 2 | Marius Jørgensen | Knud Gøtke | Johan Praem Johan Praem Johan Praem was a Danish Olympic rower and fencer. He competed as a rower at the 1912 Summer Olympics and as a fencer at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Theodor Eyrich | Silva Smedberg | |||
Heat 6: 8 p.m. Both crews began with a quick stroke and lay side by side for some distance, but after the 1,000 metres mark, the Germans, without any exertion, led by about half a length, the same distance separating the boats when the boathouse was passed. In the finish, the Germans put themselves two lengths in front of their rivals, and won with the greatest ease.
| Heat 6 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Albert Arnheiter Albert Arnheiter Albert Arnheiter was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the bowman of the German boat which won the gold medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Hermann Wilker Hermann Wilker Hermann Wilker was a Germany rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.... |
Rudolf Fickeisen Rudolf Fickeisen Rudolf Fickeisen was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the German boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Otto Fickeisen Otto Fickeisen Otto Fickeisen was a Germany rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.... |
Otto Maier Otto Maier Otto Maier was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the coxswain of the German boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event. For this competition there are two coxswains reported. Maier and Karl Leister are known to compete, but it is not known who participated... |
7:06.6 | ||
| 2 | John Lager John Lager John Lager was a Swedish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
Axel Eriksson | Ernst Wetterstrand Ernst Wetterstrand Ernst Wetterstrand was a Swedish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Swedish boat Vaxholm which was eliminated in the first round of the coxed fours competition.... |
Gunnar Lager Gunnar Lager Gunnar Lager was a Swedish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
Karl Sundholm Karl Sundholm Karl Sundholm was a Swedish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was the coxswain of the Swedish boat Vaxholm which was eliminated in the first round of the coxed fours competition.... |
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Heat 7: 8.20 p.m. The British boat rowed over the course in a resolute but far from beautiful style.
| Heat 7 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Julius Beresford Julius Beresford Julius Beresford , also known as Berry or The Old Berry, was a British rower and coach who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:... |
Karl Vernon Karl Vernon Karl Vernon , sometimes known by his nickname The Bean was a British rower and coach who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Vernon was born in Neuenahr, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany... |
Charles Rought Charles Rought Charles Gardner Rought was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Rought was born in Surbiton. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the Stewards' Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta... |
Bruce Logan Bruce Logan (rower) Hubert Bruce Logan was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Logan was born at Chesterton, Cambridge, the son of John Maxwell Samuel Logan and his wife Alice Mary Bullard. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the... |
Geoffrey Carr Geoffrey Carr Geoffrey Carr was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.Carr was born in Putney and became a member of Thames Rowing Club. He was the coxswain of the Thames Rowing Club coxed four which won the silver medal for Great Britain rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
7:27.0 | ||
| - | DNS | |||||||
Quarterfinals
All quarterfinals were held on Thursday, July 18.Quarterfinal 1: 12.20 p.m. Half the course was covered with the boats side by side, the Finnish crew rowing 40 to the 32-34 of the Danes. The rapid stroke of the Finns was gained, however, at the expense of length, while the Danes rowed in beautiful style with a pronounced swing of the body and long, powerful strokes. At the bath-house the Danes, who had spurted after the half-distance, had a lead of about one and a half length, which was increased at the finish to nearly three lengths.
| Quarterfinal 1 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Erik Bisgaard Erik Bisgaard Erik Bisgaard was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Rasmus Frandsen Rasmus Frandsen Rasmus Peter Frandsen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Mikael Simonsen Mikael Simonsen Mikael Simonsen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Poul Thymann Poul Thymann Poul Thymann was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the strokeman of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Ejgil Clemmensen Ejgil Clemmensen Ejgil Becker Clemmensen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the coxswain of the Danish boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
7:09.0 | QS | |
| 2 | Johan Nyholm | Oskar Forsman | Karl Lönnberg | Emil Nylund | Valdemar Henriksson | 7:12.5 | ||
Quarterfinal 2: 12.40 p.m. After rowing 600 metres, the British crew had a lead of about halt a length which, during the remainder of the race, was gradfully increased to some two and a half lengths.
| Quarterfinal 2 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Julius Beresford Julius Beresford Julius Beresford , also known as Berry or The Old Berry, was a British rower and coach who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:... |
Karl Vernon Karl Vernon Karl Vernon , sometimes known by his nickname The Bean was a British rower and coach who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Vernon was born in Neuenahr, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany... |
Charles Rought Charles Rought Charles Gardner Rought was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Rought was born in Surbiton. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the Stewards' Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta... |
Bruce Logan Bruce Logan (rower) Hubert Bruce Logan was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Logan was born at Chesterton, Cambridge, the son of John Maxwell Samuel Logan and his wife Alice Mary Bullard. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the... |
Geoffrey Carr Geoffrey Carr Geoffrey Carr was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.Carr was born in Putney and became a member of Thames Rowing Club. He was the coxswain of the Thames Rowing Club coxed four which won the silver medal for Great Britain rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
7:14.5 | QS | |
| 2 | Øyvin Davidsen | Leif Rode Leif Rode Leif Sundt Rode was a Norwegian competitive rower, jurist, sports official, poet and playwright.-Personal life:... |
Theodor Schjøth Theodor Schjøth Theodor Schjøth was a Norwegian competitive rower. He was born in Zhenjiang, in the Chinese province Jiangsu. He participated in coxed fours at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.-References:... |
Olaf Dahll Olaf Dahll Olaf Dahll was a Norwegian competitive rower, born in Oslo. He participated in coxed fours at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.-References:... |
Einar Eriksen | |||
Quarterfinal 3: 1 p.m. This was one of the most exciting heats in this round. Both crews rowed well from the start at 40 and 44 respectively, this speed afterwards falling to 32-36. The boats moved along rapidly side by side, but, in spite of the calls made by the strokes, neither crew showed any unevenness. Belgium led by about half a length at the boathouse, but the Norwegians had a lot in reserve and, after a brilliant finish, where the four rowed like one man, the last-named crew passed the post a clear length in front.
| Quarterfinal 3 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Henry Larsen | Mathias Torstensen Mathias Torstensen Mathias Torstensen was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat, which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the coxed fours event. In some sources the crew members of this boat are also listed as bronze medalists.-External links:*... |
Theodor Klem Theodor Klem Theodor "Thea" Klem was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
Håkon Tønsager Håkon Tønsager Håkon Tønsager was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the strokeman of the Norwegian boat, which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the coxed fours event. In some sources the crew members of this boat are also listed as bronze medalists.-External links:*... |
Ejnar Tønsager Ejnar Tønsager Ejnar Tønsager was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
7:05.5 | QS | |
| 2 | Guillaume Visser | Georges van den Bossche | Edmond van Waes | Georges Willems | Leonard Nuytens | |||
Quarterfinal 4: 1.20 p.m. The Germans rowed alone over the course.
| Quarterfinal 4 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Albert Arnheiter Albert Arnheiter Albert Arnheiter was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the bowman of the German boat which won the gold medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Hermann Wilker Hermann Wilker Hermann Wilker was a Germany rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.... |
Rudolf Fickeisen Rudolf Fickeisen Rudolf Fickeisen was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the German boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Otto Fickeisen Otto Fickeisen Otto Fickeisen was a Germany rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.... |
Karl Leister | 7:14.4 | QS | |
Semifinals
Both semifinals were held on Friday, July 19.Semifinal 1: 1.30 p.m. The Danes rowed very energetically from the start and led by about half a length at the 500 metres mark. Here, however, the Germans came on with a short, powerful spurt, which gave them a lead that was afterwards retained, apparently without any great effort, and was gradually increased to about two and a half lengths, the distance separating the boats at the finish. The Germans crew possessed great physical power and was of a comparatively mature average age, features also characteristic of the English four representing the Thames R. C.. Ludwigshafen rowed, it is true, a pretty short stroke forwards, but, backwards, it was of a good length, with a quiet, finished recovery, and a powerful pull through the water. No. 3, with his billowing Germanic beard, reminded one of a Viking, and his appearance contrasted strangely with that of the other oarsmen, most of whom were clean shaven or had only small moustaches.
| Semifinal 1 | ||||||||
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| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Albert Arnheiter Albert Arnheiter Albert Arnheiter was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the bowman of the German boat which won the gold medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Hermann Wilker Hermann Wilker Hermann Wilker was a Germany rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.... |
Rudolf Fickeisen Rudolf Fickeisen Rudolf Fickeisen was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the German boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Otto Fickeisen Otto Fickeisen Otto Fickeisen was a Germany rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.... |
Karl Leister | 7:41.0 | QF | |
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Erik Bisgaard Erik Bisgaard Erik Bisgaard was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Rasmus Frandsen Rasmus Frandsen Rasmus Peter Frandsen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Mikael Simonsen Mikael Simonsen Mikael Simonsen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Poul Thymann Poul Thymann Poul Thymann was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the strokeman of the Danish boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Ejgil Clemmensen Ejgil Clemmensen Ejgil Becker Clemmensen was a Danish rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the coxswain of the Danish boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
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Semifinal 2: 2 p.m. With an energetic spurt, Thames R. C. took the lead from the very start, and 500 metres later the Norwegian boat was nearly a length behind. Thames R. C. kept its same rapid stroke even when the 1,000 metres mark was passed, rowing in good style from 34-36 to the Norwegians' 32-34. The last-named crew, however, pulled itself together for a spurt when close to the bath-house, so that at the bridge there was only a length between the boats. In the finish, the Norwegians showed such energy, and rowed in such fine style, that their effort will be remembered as one of the most noteworthy episodes of the regatta. Inch by inch they crept up the leaders, so that, in spite of the energetic, really desperate strokes of the Thames R. C. crew, the two boats passed the post almost simultaneously. The Norwegians, however, were about three metres behind their opponents.
| Semifinal 2 | ||||||||
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| Place | Boat | Bow | Rower No.2 | Rower No.3 | Stroke | Cox | Time | Qual. |
| 1 | Julius Beresford Julius Beresford Julius Beresford , also known as Berry or The Old Berry, was a British rower and coach who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:... |
Karl Vernon Karl Vernon Karl Vernon , sometimes known by his nickname The Bean was a British rower and coach who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Vernon was born in Neuenahr, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany... |
Charles Rought Charles Rought Charles Gardner Rought was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Rought was born in Surbiton. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the Stewards' Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta... |
Bruce Logan Bruce Logan (rower) Hubert Bruce Logan was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Logan was born at Chesterton, Cambridge, the son of John Maxwell Samuel Logan and his wife Alice Mary Bullard. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the... |
Geoffrey Carr Geoffrey Carr Geoffrey Carr was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.Carr was born in Putney and became a member of Thames Rowing Club. He was the coxswain of the Thames Rowing Club coxed four which won the silver medal for Great Britain rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
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| 2 | Henry Larsen | Mathias Torstensen Mathias Torstensen Mathias Torstensen was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat, which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the coxed fours event. In some sources the crew members of this boat are also listed as bronze medalists.-External links:*... |
Theodor Klem Theodor Klem Theodor "Thea" Klem was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... |
Håkon Tønsager Håkon Tønsager Håkon Tønsager was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the strokeman of the Norwegian boat, which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the coxed fours event. In some sources the crew members of this boat are also listed as bronze medalists.-External links:*... |
Ejnar Tønsager Ejnar Tønsager Ejnar Tønsager was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
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Final
The final was held on Friday, July 19.Final: 5.30 p.m After a very energetic race up to the 500 metres mark, where the two boats still lay side by side, the Germans began to take the lead and, at the kilometre mark, Ludwigshafen were about one length ahead. Thames R. C. fought pluckily, however, and stroke Bruce Logan
Bruce Logan (rower)
Hubert Bruce Logan was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Logan was born at Chesterton, Cambridge, the son of John Maxwell Samuel Logan and his wife Alice Mary Bullard. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the...
deserves every credit for the courageous way in which he challenged the leader. But at the Englishmen's last spurt between the bath-nouse and the bridge, it was clear that the crew was done for, while the Germans, on the other hand, rowed with still greater energy than before. Ludwigshafen won brilliantly by a good two lengths, and passed the post in excellent condition.
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Albert Arnheiter Albert Arnheiter Albert Arnheiter was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the bowman of the German boat which won the gold medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Hermann Wilker Hermann Wilker Hermann Wilker was a Germany rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.... |
Rudolf Fickeisen Rudolf Fickeisen Rudolf Fickeisen was a German rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the German boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours.-External links:*... |
Otto Fickeisen Otto Fickeisen Otto Fickeisen was a Germany rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1900 he was a crew member of the German boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours.... |
Karl Leister | 6:59.4 | |
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Julius Beresford Julius Beresford Julius Beresford , also known as Berry or The Old Berry, was a British rower and coach who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:... |
Karl Vernon Karl Vernon Karl Vernon , sometimes known by his nickname The Bean was a British rower and coach who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Vernon was born in Neuenahr, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany... |
Charles Rought Charles Rought Charles Gardner Rought was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Rought was born in Surbiton. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the Stewards' Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta... |
Bruce Logan Bruce Logan (rower) Hubert Bruce Logan was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.-Life:Logan was born at Chesterton, Cambridge, the son of John Maxwell Samuel Logan and his wife Alice Mary Bullard. He became a member of Thames Rowing Club and in 1909 and 1911 was a member of the crew that won the... |
Geoffrey Carr Geoffrey Carr Geoffrey Carr was a British rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.Carr was born in Putney and became a member of Thames Rowing Club. He was the coxswain of the Thames Rowing Club coxed four which won the silver medal for Great Britain rowing at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
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