Roland Matthes
German swimmer (1950–2019)
1950 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
German swimmer (1950–2019)
Born
November 17, 1950
Died
2019 (age ~69)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
surgeon, swimmer
German Democratic RepublicBorn in PößneckDied in Wertheim
1950
Born in Pößneck (1950-11-17)
1967
AwardEast German Sportspersonality of the Year
1968
AwardEast German Sportspersonality of the Year
1969
AwardEast German Sportspersonality of the Year
1970
AwardEast German Sportspersonality of the Year
1971
AwardEast German Sportspersonality of the Year
About
Roland Matthes was a German swimmer and the most successful backstroke swimmer of all time. Between April 1967 and August 1974 he won all backstroke competitions he entered. He won four European championships and three world championships in a row, and swam 19 world and 28 European records in various backstroke, butterfly and medley events. He was trained by Marlies Grohe.
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Who is Roland Matthes?+
Roland Matthes was a German swimmer and the most successful backstroke swimmer of all time. Between April 1967 and August 1974 he won all backstroke competitions he entered. He won four European championships and three world championships in a row, and swam 19 world and 28 European records in variou
What does the name Roland mean?+
The name Roland means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is of German origin.
When was Roland Matthes born?+
Roland Matthes was born on November 17, 1950.
When did Roland Matthes die?+
Roland Matthes died in 2019, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.
The name Roland is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Roland
Roland — November 17, 1950
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
The world is a little different because you existed.
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