Karsten Schmeling (born 13 January 1962 in Hennigsdorf, Brandenburg) is a German rower, who competed for the SG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo.
In October 1986, he was awarded a Patriotic Order of Merit in gold (first class) for his sporting success.
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