Hannes Ocik

Hannes Ocik is a highly decorated German rower, a three-time World Champion, and a two-time Olympic silver medalist, known for his leadership as the stroke of the Deutschlandachter. After achieving a gold medal at the 2009 World Junior Rowing Championships in the men’s junior eight, Hannes Ocik went on to establish himself as a dominant force in international rowing. He continued his success at the U23 level, securing a silver medal in the coxed four in 2010 and a gold medal in the coxless four at the World Rowing U23 Championships in Amsterdam in 2011. In 2012, he earned a bronze medal in the coxless pair at the U23 World Championships in Lithuania.

He also secured European Championship gold medals in 2017, 2018, and 2019, consistently demonstrating his ability to steer the boat’s rhythm and elevate team performance. His illustrious career culminated in another Olympic silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021) Summer Olympics, marking his second Olympic medal. Most recently, Hannes Ocik secured a European Rowing Championships Silver Medal in 2024, continuing to compete at the highest level. Beyond his demanding athletic career, Ocik is professionally engaged as a policeman with the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Police.