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Jörg Roßkopf was born in Dieburg, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany on May 22, 1969. Public records list Jörg Roßkopf as a table tennis player. That works out to 57 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Silbernes Lorbeerblatt and ETTU Hall of Fame (2015). The listed height is 182 cm.
My Take
Jörg Roßkopf earns my respect on the strength of one beautiful detail: he and Steffen Fetzner won the men's doubles world title in 1989 and took Olympic silver in Barcelona in 1992 as a pair. Doubles glory carries a weight singles never quite matches, it is shared trust under pressure, and I love that. Table tennis is a game of reflex and mind-reading, and to reach the summit alongside a partner is a particular triumph. That he now coaches Germany's national team, with a Hall of Fame nod to boot, completes the picture. Mastering the sport, then returning to teach it, is a life I genuinely envy.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jörg Roßkopf
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨルグ・ロスコフ
- Reading
- よるぐ・ろすこふ
- Born
- May 22, 1969 (age 57)
- Origin
- Dieburg, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- table tennis player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
- 2015 ETTU Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jörg Roßkopf born?
Born May 22, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Jörg Roßkopf from?
Jörg Roßkopf is from Dieburg, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany.
What does Jörg Roßkopf do?
Jörg Roßkopf works as table tennis player.
How tall is Jörg Roßkopf?
Jörg Roßkopf is 182 cm.
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