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Oxford Blue Boat 1999
Colin Von Ettingshausen
| Nationality | German |
Home Town | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Age on Boat Race Day | 27 |
Date of Birth | 11/08/71 |
| Height | 6'4" (1.94m) |
Weight | 15st 2lbs (96kg) |
| College | Keble College |
Course | Diploma in Social Studies |
| School | Gymnasium Gerresheim, Düsseldorf
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Previous University | University for Applied Sciences,
Dortmund |
| Rowing Record |
1996: Atlanta Olympic Games, coxless pair
1995: World Championships
1994: World Championships, VIII (4th)
1993: World Championships, VIII (gold)
1993: Henley - Grand Challenge Cup (winner)
1992: Barcelona Olympic Games, coxless pair (silver)
1992-1996: German National Champion in pair and VIII
1991: World Championships, coxless pair (6th) |
| Rowing History | Started rowing at the age of 15 encouraged by
his school teachers.
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| Interests | Enjoys cycling, football, travelling and learning
new languages. He is fluent in English and is also learning French.
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