Andreas Hajek (born 16 April 1968 in Weißenfels) is a retired German rower.
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| Born | 16 April 1968 Weißenfels, East Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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At the 1986 World Rowing Championships, he replaced a sick Thomas Lange at short notice when he was only 18; he won a bronze medal at that occasion. Hajek was the youngest East German team member that year.[2] During his career Hajek became a two-time Olympic champion[1] and five-time world champion.[3]