1955 European Rowing Championships (men)
| 1955 European Rowing Championships (men) | |
|---|---|
 The Watersportbaan in 2004 | |
| Venue | Watersportbaan |
| Location | Ghent, Belgium |
| Dates | 25–28 August 1955 |
| Competitors | c. 400 from 21 nations |
The 1955 European Rowing Championships for men were rowing championships held in the Belgian city of Ghent. The venue was the Watersportbaan, which was built for these championships and was part of Belgium's preparation for their bid to host the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] The competition for women had been held earlier in the month in Bucharest.[2] The event in Ghent was held from 25 to 28 August and they competed in all seven Olympic boat classes (M1x, M2x, M2-, M2+, M4-, M4+, M8+). Some 400 competitors from 21 countries competed.[3]
German participation
[edit]The National Olympic Committee of the GDR was granted provisional membership in 1955 and as a next step, East Germany tried to gain membership of the individual sporting organisations that participated in Olympic disciplines. In July 1955, the East German rowing association applied for a license from FISA, the International Rowing Federation, to be able to nominate their rowers at the European Championships in Bucharest (women) and Ghent (men). FISA's response was that the next congress, to be held just prior to the championships in Ghent, will decide on the matter. Therefore, East German teams could not compete in 1955.[4] At the congress, East Germany was unanimously accepted as a new member.[5]
West Germany was represented in Ghent in six boat classes.[6]
Romania
[edit]A Romanian crew won gold with the coxless four. This was the country's first gold medal in international rowing.[7][8]
Medal summary – men's events
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References
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- ^ "Der Sport am Wochenende". Neue Zeit (in German). Vol. 11, no. 199. 26 August 1955. p. 5. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.(registration required)
- ^ "Ruderer haben ein Recht auf Anerkennung". Berliner Zeitung (in German). Vol. 11, no. 174. 28 July 1955. p. 4. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.(registration required)
- ^ "Sektion Rudern anerkannt". Berliner Zeitung (in German). Vol. 11, no. 210. 8 September 1955. p. 4. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.(registration required)
- ^ "Nur zwei Boote im Halbfinale". Neue Zeit (in German). Vol. 11, no. 200. 27 August 1955. p. 6. Archived from the original on 4 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.(registration required)
- ^ a b "Radu Nicolae, primul canotor medaliat cu aur european, a încetat din viaţă". Gazeta Sporturilor. 22 November 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ Solem Derringer, Karen (n.d.). The Rower's Almanac 2006–2007. The Rowers Almanac Inc. p. 188. ISBN 9780965132763.
- ^ Heckert, Karlheinz. "Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Einer)" (in German). Sport Komplett. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ Heckert, Karlheinz. "Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Doppelzweier)" (in German). Sport Komplett. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ Heckert, Karlheinz. "Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Zweier ohne Steuermann)" (in German). Sport Komplett. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ Heckert, Karlheinz. "Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Zweier m. Stm.)" (in German). Sport Komplett. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ Heckert, Karlheinz. "Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Vierer o.Stm.)" (in German). Sport Komplett. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ Heckert, Karlheinz. "Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Vierer m.Stm.)" (in German). Sport Komplett. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ Heckert, Karlheinz. "Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Achter)" (in German). Sport Komplett. Retrieved 2 March 2018.