Wolfgang Mager (born 24 August 1952) is a retired German rower. He competed for East Germany, first in coxless pairs, together with Siegfried Brietzke, and then in coxless fours. In these events he won Olympic gold medals in 1972 and 1976, as well as four world championships in 1974–1979.[1] In the 1980 Olympics, the East German boat won the gold medal again, but Mager suffered a hand injury before the Games and was replaced by Jürgen Thiele.

Wolfgang Mager
Mager in 1974
Personal information
Born24 August 1952 (1952-08-24) (age 72)[1]
Kamenz, East Germany[2]
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubSC DHfK, Leipzig[2]
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich Coxless pair
Gold medal – first place 1976 Montreal Coxless four
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1974 Lucerne Coxless four
Gold medal – first place 1975 Nottingham Coxless four
Gold medal – first place 1977 Amsterdam Coxless four
Silver medal – second place 1978 Cambridge Coxless four
Gold medal – first place 1979 Bled Coxless four

References

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  1. ^ a b c Wolfgang MAGER at World Rowing  
  2. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Wolfgang Mager". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.