He was in the crew that won the gold medal in the men's eight competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Later that year each member of the crew was awarded the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt (Silver Laurel Leaf), Germany's highest sports award, for the achievement. He also finished in 6th place in the coxless four at the 2008 Summer Olympics. His world championship title was won in 2009 in the German men's eight.