Sylvia Schwabe (born 20 December 1962) is a rower who started for East Germany.[1] In October 1986, she was awarded a Star of People's Friendship in gold (second class) for her sporting success.[2]

Sylvia Schwabe
Schwabe (right) winning the 1985 East German championships in double scull with Martina Schröter, defeating Birgit Peter and Ramona Balthasar
Personal information
Born (1962-12-20) 20 December 1962 (age 61)
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubDHfK Leipzig SC
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  East Germany
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place 1983 Duisburg Coxed quad sculls
Gold medal – first place 1985 Hazewinkel Double sculls
Gold medal – first place 1986 Nottingham Double sculls

References edit

  1. ^ "Sylvia Schwabe". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Hohe staatliche Auszeichnungen verliehen" [Awarded high state awards]. Neues Deutschland (in German). Vol. 42, no. 243. 15 October 1986. p. 6. Retrieved 23 September 2018.(registration required)