Eugen Sigg
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Eugen Sigg-Bächthold (born 1898, date of death unknown) was a Swiss
rower
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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In 1924 he won the gold medal with the Swiss boat in the coxed fours event. He was also part of the Swiss boat which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours competition.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
rower
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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In 1924 he won the gold medal with the Swiss boat in the coxed fours event. He was also part of the Swiss boat which won the bronze medal in the coxless fours competition.