Karsten Schmeling (born 13 January 1962 in

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) is a German rower, who competed for the

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/ Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo. In October 1986, he was awarded a

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in gold (first class) for his sporting success.

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1962 births Living people People from Hennigsdorf East German male rowers Olympic medalists in rowing World Rowing Championships medalists for East Germany Medalists at the 1988 Summer Olympics Olympic gold medalists for East Germany Olympic rowers for East Germany Rowers at the 1988 Summer Olympics Recipients of the Patriotic Order of Merit in gold Sportspeople from Brandenburg {{Germany-rowing-bio-stub