Viola Goretzki (later Landvoigt; born 23 November 1956) is a retired German rower. She won a world title in 1975 and an Olympic gold medal in 1976 at the 1976 Montreal in the eight event.[1] For these achievements she was awarded the Patriotic Order of Merit in 1976.[2] Her husband Bernd Landvoigt, brother-in-law Jörg Landvoigt and nephew Ike Landvoigt are also retired Olympic rowers.[3][4]

Viola Goretzki
Personal information
Born23 November 1956 (1956-11-23) (age 67)
Zwickau, Bezirk Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
SpouseBernd Landvoigt
RelativesJörg Landvoigt (brother-in-law)
Ike Landvoigt (nephew)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubSG Dynamo Potsdam
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1976 Montreal Eight
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1975 Nottingham Eight

References

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  1. ^ Rudern – Weltmeisterschaften – Achter – Damen. sport-komplett.de
  2. ^ Neues Deutschland, 10 September 1976, p. 4
  3. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Viola Goretzki". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  4. ^ Viola Goretzki at World Rowing