Hermann Ludwig Husslein (born 12 September 1985) is a Thai slalom canoeist who competes in the K-1 event. He won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games, placing fourth in 2010 and 2014. At the 2012 Olympics he finished 19th in the heats and failed to qualify for the semifinals.[3][4]

Hermann Husslein
Husslein at the 2018 Asian Games
Personal information
Born12 September 1985 (1985-09-12) (age 39)
Hanau, Germany[1]
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Weight69 kg (152 lb)[1]
Sport
SportCanoe slalom
ClubSKG Hanau[1]
Coached byNicolas Noel[2]
Medal record
Men's canoe slalom
Representing  Thailand
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Jakarta K-1
Asian Championships
Silver medal – second place 2006 Zhangjiagang K-1
Silver medal – second place 2010 Xiasi K-1
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Miyi K-1
Silver medal – second place 2013 Shuili K-1
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Shuili K-1 Team
Silver medal – second place 2017 Nakhon Nayok K-1
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Nakhon Nayok K-1 Team
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Nakhon Nayok C-2 Team

Husslein he is thai german of mixed ethnicity. He has a degree in mechanical engineering from the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences. In 2012 he became the first Olympic athlete representing Thailand in canoe slalom. He trains in Europe, but also works for the Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand. He is involved in a project to build an artificial course in southern Bangkok, in time for the 2020 Olympic qualifiers.[2]

World Cup individual podiums

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Season Date Venue Position Event
2006 27 August 2006 Zhangjiajie 2nd K11
2010 2 May 2010 Xiasi 3rd K11
1 Asia Canoe Slalom Championship counting for World Cup points

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Profile and results". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b Hermann Ludwig Husslein Archived 30 August 2018 at the Wayback Machine. asiangames2018.id
  3. ^ "Hermann Husslein". London 2012. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on 17 May 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Profile and results". CanoeSlalom.net. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
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