Switzerland at the 1920 Summer Olympics
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- Willy BrüderlinWilly BrüderlinWilly Brüderlin was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the Swiss boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event. He was also a member of the Swiss eights which was eliminated in the first round of the eights competition.-External links:*...
, Max RudolfMax Rudolf (rower)Max Rudolf was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the Swiss boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event. He was also a member of the Swiss eights which was eliminated in the first round of the eights competition.-External links:*...
, Paul RudolfPaul RudolfPaul F. Rudolf was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the Swiss boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event. He was also a member of the Swiss eights which was eliminated in the first round of the eights competition.-External links:*...
, Hans WalterHans WalterHans Walter was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the Swiss boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event...
and Paul Staub — RowingRowing at the 1920 Summer OlympicsThe Olympic Rowing Events at the 1920 Summer Olympics, the first Olympics after World War I, saw five events. The competitions were held from August 27, 1920 to August 29, 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
, Men's four with coxswain(4+) - Robert RothRobert Roth (sport wrestler)Robert Roth was a Swiss wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal in the freestyle wrestling heavyweight class after winning the final against Nat Pendleton.-External links:*...
— WrestlingWrestling at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics, ten wrestling events were contested, for all men. There were five weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and five classes in freestyle wrestling...
, Freestyle heavyweight
Silver
- Fritz HünenbergerFritz HünenbergerFriedrich "Fritz" Hünenberger was a Swiss weightlifter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.He won two Olympic silver medals in the light-heavyweight class.-External links:...
— WeightliftingWeightlifting at the 1920 Summer OlympicsWeightlifting returned to the Olympic program at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, with competition in five weight classes, for men only. The sport had previously been contested at the Olympic Games in 1904.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
, Light heavyweight - Charles CourantCharles CourantCharles Courant was a Swiss freestyle wrestler and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp where he received a silver medal....
— WrestlingWrestling at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics, ten wrestling events were contested, for all men. There were five weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and five classes in freestyle wrestling...
, Freestyle light heavyweight
Bronze
- Édouard CandeveauEdouard CandeveauÉdouard Candeveau was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics....
, Alfred FelberAlfred FelberAlfred Felber was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Swiss boat in the coxed pairs competition....
and Paul PiagetPaul PiagetPaul Piaget was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as coxswain of the Swiss boat in the coxed pairs event.-External links:*...
— RowingRowing at the 1920 Summer OlympicsThe Olympic Rowing Events at the 1920 Summer Olympics, the first Olympics after World War I, saw five events. The competitions were held from August 27, 1920 to August 29, 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
, Men's pair with coxswain (2+) - Fritz ZulaufFritz ZulaufFritz Zulauf was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won a bronze medal in the 30 metre military pistol event and a second bronze medal as member of the Swiss team in the team 30 metre military pistol competition...
— ShootingShooting at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, 21 events in shooting were contested. The competitions were held from July 22, 1920 to August 3, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's 30m military pistol - Fritz KuchenFritz KuchenFritz Kuchen was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won a bronze medal in the 300 metre military rifle, prone event as well as two bronze medals as member of the Swiss team in the team free rifle competition and in the team 300 and 600 metre military rifle,...
, Albert Tröndle, Arnold Rösli, Walter Lienhard and Caspar Widmer — ShootingShooting at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, 21 events in shooting were contested. The competitions were held from July 22, 1920 to August 3, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's team military rifle, 300m + 600m - Fritz ZulaufFritz ZulaufFritz Zulauf was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won a bronze medal in the 30 metre military pistol event and a second bronze medal as member of the Swiss team in the team 30 metre military pistol competition...
, Joseph Jehle, Gustave Amoudruz, Hans Egli and Domenico GiamboniniDomenico GiamboniniDomenico Giambonini was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Lugano and died in Bellinzona....
— ShootingShooting at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, 21 events in shooting were contested. The competitions were held from July 22, 1920 to August 3, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's team 30m military pistol - Fritz KuchenFritz KuchenFritz Kuchen was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won a bronze medal in the 300 metre military rifle, prone event as well as two bronze medals as member of the Swiss team in the team free rifle competition and in the team 300 and 600 metre military rifle,...
— ShootingShooting at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, 21 events in shooting were contested. The competitions were held from July 22, 1920 to August 3, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's 300m military rifle, prone - Fritz KuchenFritz KuchenFritz Kuchen was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won a bronze medal in the 300 metre military rifle, prone event as well as two bronze medals as member of the Swiss team in the team free rifle competition and in the team 300 and 600 metre military rifle,...
, Albert Tröndle, Arnold Rösli, Caspar Widmer and Jacob Reich — ShootingShooting at the 1920 Summer OlympicsAt the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, 21 events in shooting were contested. The competitions were held from July 22, 1920 to August 3, 1920.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's team free rifle - Eugène RytherEugène RytherEugène Ryther was a Swiss weightlifter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal in the featherweight class.-External links:*...
— WeightliftingWeightlifting at the 1920 Summer OlympicsWeightlifting returned to the Olympic program at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, with competition in five weight classes, for men only. The sport had previously been contested at the Olympic Games in 1904.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...
, Featherweight
Diving
A single diver represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Knuchel competed in the springboard event, but was unable to advance to the final.Men
Ranks given are within the semifinal group.
| Diver | Event | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Score | Rank | Points | Score | Rank | ||
| Paul Knuchel | 3 m springboard Diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 metre springboard The men's 3 metre springboard was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was held on Friday, August 26, 1920 and on Saturday, August 27, 1920.Fourteen divers from nine nations competed.-First round:... |
33 | 431.35 | 7 | Did not advance | ||
Swimming
Four swimmers, all men, represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. None of the swimmers advanced to an event final.Ranks given are within the heat.
Men
| Swimmer | Event | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Henri Demiéville | 400 m breast Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre breaststroke The men's 400 metre breaststroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
7:12.4 | 2 Q | Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |
| Hans Drexler | 1500 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |||
| Jean Jenni | 100 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre freestyle The men's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
Unknown | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| René Ricolfi-Doria | 400 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
Unknown | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| 1500 m free Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle The men's 1500 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
Did not finish | Did not advance | |||||
Water polo
Switzerland competed in the Olympic water polo tournament for the first time in 1920. A modified version of the Bergvall System was in use at the time. Switzerland lost heavily to Belgium in the opening round. Because Belgium eventually finished with the silver medal, Switzerland should have had a chance to play for the bronze; it is not clear why they did not.Round of 16
Final rank: 9th
Athletics
13 athletes represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's fourth appearance in athletics. A pair of ninth-place finishes were the team's best results.Ranks given are within the heat.
| Athlete | Event | Heats | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Stanislas Anselmetti | 3 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 kilometre walk The men's 3 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Friday, August 20, 1920 and on Saturday, August 21, 1920.Twenty-two race walkers from twelve nations competed.... |
N/A | Disqualified | Did not advance | |||||
| 10 km walk Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10 kilometre walk The men's 10 kilometres walk event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty-three race walkers from 13 nations competed.... |
N/A | Did not finish | Did not advance | ||||||
| Luigi Antognini | Shot put Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.Twenty shot putters from ten nations competed.-Records:... |
10.32 | 19 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Constant Bucher | Decathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's decathlon The men's decathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.-Results:... |
N/A | 5273.280 | 10 | |||||
| Oscar Garin | 10000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10000 metres The men's 10,000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Thirty-four runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 33:04.4 | 5 Q | Unknown | 9 | |||
| Alfred Gaschen | 5000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 5000 metres The men's 5000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Monday, August 16, 1920 and on Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Thirty-eight runners from 16 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 16:03.0 | 5 | Did not finish | ||||
| 10000 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 10000 metres The men's 10,000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Thirty-four runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 34:38.4 | 5 Q | Did not advance | |||||
| Ernst Gerspach | Decathlon Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's decathlon The men's decathlon was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.-Results:... |
N/A | 5947.780 | 9 | |||||
| Josef Imbach | 100 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.Sixty-one sprinters from 23 nations competed.-Records:... |
11.0 | 2 Q | 11.1 | 3 | Did not advance | |||
| 200 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Forty-eight sprinters from 22 nations competed.-Records:... |
23.5 | 2 Q | 23.1 | 2 Q | Did not finish | Did not advance | |||
| Hans Kindler | Long jump Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump The men's long jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.29 long jumpers from eleven nations competed.-Records:... |
6.34 | 15 | N/A | Did not advance | ||||
| Paul Martin Paul Martin (athlete) Paul Martin was a Swiss athlete who competed mainly in the 800 metres. He was the first Swiss sportsperson to compete at five Olympics, which he did from 1920 to 1936.... |
800 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, August 15, 1920 to Tuesday, August 17, 1920.Forty runners from 17 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 1:59.0 | 6 | Did not advance | ||||
| Willi Moser | 110 m hurdles Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 110 metre hurdles The men's 110 metres hurdles event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, August 17, 1920 and on Wednesday, August 18, 1920.24 runners from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Did not finish | Did not advance | |||||
| August Waibel | 100 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres The men's 100 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, August 15, 1920 and on Monday, August 16, 1920.Sixty-one sprinters from 23 nations competed.-Records:... |
Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |||||
| 200 m Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres The men's 200 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, August 19, 1920 and on Friday, August 20, 1920.Forty-eight sprinters from 22 nations competed.-Records:... |
Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | ||||||
| Josef Imbach Walter Leibundgut Adolf Rysler August Waibel |
4x100 m relay Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 4x100 metre relay The men's 4×100 metres relay event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. It was the second appearance of this event... |
N/A | 44.2 | 4 | Did not advance | ||||
Boxing
A single boxer represented Switzerland at the 1920 Games. It was the nation's debut in boxing. Ireland lost his first match, in the welterweight round of 16.| Boxer | Weight class | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final / Bronze match | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score |
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Rank | ||
| Willy Reichenbach | Welterweight Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's welterweight -References:... |
Bye | L |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | .000 | |
| Total | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Round | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Round of 16 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Quarterfinals | 0 | 0 | – |
| Semifinals | 0 | 0 | – |
| Final | 0 | 0 | – |
| Bronze match | 0 | 0 | – |
| Total | 0 | 1 | .000 |
Fencing
Eight fencers represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's fourth appearance in the sport. Switzerland competed only in the épée competitions. Edouard Fitting was the only Swiss fencer to advance to the quarterfinals, where he was eliminated. The team was much more successful than any of the individuals, advancing to the finals before finishing in fifth overall.Ranks given are within the group.
| Fencer | Event | First round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Louis de Tribolet Louis de Tribolet Louis de Tribolet was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
3–5 | 6 | Did not advance | |||||
| Eugène Empeyta Eugène Empeyta Eugène Empeyta was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics. He was also the President of the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime from 1929 to 1932.-References:... |
Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
3–5 | 6 | Did not advance | |||||
| Edouard Fitting Édouard Fitting Édouard Fitting was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:... |
Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
5–4 | 3 Q | 3–7 | 8 | Did not advance | |||
| Frédéric Fitting Frédéric Fitting Frédéric Fitting was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the Summer Olympic Games of 1920, 1924, 1928, and 1936.His brother, Édouard Fitting, and sister, Emma Fitting, were also Olympic fencers.... |
Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
2–5 | 7 | Did not advance | |||||
| Henri Jacquet Henri Jacquet Henri Jacquet was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's épée The men's épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. Of the six fencing events, this was the only one in which Nedo Nadi did not win a gold medal—he did not compete... |
2–6 | 8 | Did not advance | |||||
| John Albaret John Albaret John Albaret was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:... Louis de Tribolet Eugène Empeyta Édouard Fitting Frédéric Fitting Henri Jacquet Léopold Montagnier Léopold Montagnier Léopold Montagnier was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... Franz Wilhelm Franz Wilhelm Franz Wilhelm was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Team épée Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team épée The men's team épée was a fencing event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event.Eleven nations competed.-Rosters:Belgium* Ernest Gevers* Paul Anspach* Félix, Count Goblet d'Alviella... |
N/A | 3–1 | 2 Q | 1–4 | 5 | |||
Ice hockey
Switzerland competed in the inaugural Olympic ice hockey tournament. The team suffered the most lopsided loss of the tournament in a 29–0 defeat by the United States in the quarterfinals, Switzerland's first match. The American team's eventual winning of the silver medal qualified Switzerland for the bronze medal tournament. In the bronze medal semifinals, the Swiss played a closer game but still lost to Sweden, 4–0.Quarterfinals
Bronze medal semifinals
Final rank: 5th
Rowing
Thirteen rowers represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Two of the four boats won medals, with the coxed fours team taking gold and the coxed pairs taking bronze.Ranks given are within the heat.
| Rower | Cox | Event | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | |||
| Max Schmid | N/A | Single sculls Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's single sculls The men's single sculls event was part of the rowing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition, the fifth appearance of the event, was held from August 27, 1920 to August 29, 1920.Ten rowers, each from a different nation, competed.... |
7:49.0 | 2 | Did not advance | |||
| Édouard Candeveau Edouard Candeveau Édouard Candeveau was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.... Alfred Felber Alfred Felber Alfred Felber was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as member of the Swiss boat in the coxed pairs competition.... |
Paul Piaget Paul Piaget Paul Piaget was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as coxswain of the Swiss boat in the coxed pairs event.-External links:*... |
Coxed pairs Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's coxed pairs The men's coxed pairs event was part of the rowing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on August 28, 1920 and August 29, 1920. It was the second appearance of the event, which had previously been held only at the inaugural rowing competitions in 1900.Four boats, each... |
N/A | 8:50.0 | 1 Q | Unknown | ||
| Willy Brüderlin Willy Brüderlin Willy Brüderlin was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the Swiss boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event. He was also a member of the Swiss eights which was eliminated in the first round of the eights competition.-External links:*... Max Rudolf Max Rudolf (rower) Max Rudolf was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the Swiss boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event. He was also a member of the Swiss eights which was eliminated in the first round of the eights competition.-External links:*... Paul Rudolf Paul Rudolf Paul F. Rudolf was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the Swiss boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event. He was also a member of the Swiss eights which was eliminated in the first round of the eights competition.-External links:*... Hans Walter Hans Walter Hans Walter was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was part of the Swiss boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed fours event... |
Paul Staub | Coxed fours Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's coxed fours The men's coxed fours event was part of the rowing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on August 28, 1920 and August 29, 1920. It was the third appearance of the event, which had previously been held inaugural rowing competitions in 1900 as well as in 1912.Eight boats,... |
N/A | 7:03.0 | 1 Q | 6:54.0 | ||
| P. Baur Rudolf Bosshard Rudolf Bosshard Rudolf Bosshard was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.... Willy Brüderlin Charles Freuler Max Rudolf Paul Rudolf Franz Türler Hans Walter |
Paul Staub | Eights Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's eights The men's eights event was part of the rowing programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on August 28, 1920 and August 29, 1920. It was the fifth appearance of the event.Eight boats, each from a different nation, competed.... |
6:21.4 | 2 | Did not advance | |||
Figure skating
A single figure skater represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Megroz took eighth place out of nine skaters in the men's singles.| Skater | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Alfred Megroz | Men's singles Figure skating at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's singles The men's individual was a figure skating event held as part of the Figure skating at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event and the sport, which had previously been held in 1908.... |
52.5 | 8 |
Shooting
Fifteen shooters represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport, and first since 1900. The team's five bronze medals gave Switzerland the fourth-most total medals in 1920, but put them behind ten other teams who had won at least one gold or silver.| Shooter | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Gustave Amoudruz | 300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
959 | Unknown |
| Ulrich Fahrner | 300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
947 | Unknown |
| Fritz Kuchen Fritz Kuchen Fritz Kuchen was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won a bronze medal in the 300 metre military rifle, prone event as well as two bronze medals as member of the Swiss team in the team free rifle competition and in the team 300 and 600 metre military rifle,... |
300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
961 | Unknown |
| 300 m military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre military rifle, prone The 300 metre military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance for military rifle events and the second time that medals were awarded for the prone position. The first time was the competition in 1900.... |
59 | ||
| Werner Schneeberger | 300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
947 | Unknown |
| Bernhard Siegenthaler | 300 m free rifle, 3 pos. Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions The men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme.It was the third appearance of the 300 metre rifle three positions event at an Olympic Games... |
906 | Unknown |
| Fritz Zulauf Fritz Zulauf Fritz Zulauf was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won a bronze medal in the 30 metre military pistol event and a second bronze medal as member of the Swiss team in the team 30 metre military pistol competition... |
30 m military pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre military pistol The men's 30 metre military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of a military pistol event but the first time the distance was 30 metres. In 1896 and 1906 the distance was 25 metres. The competition was... |
269 | |
| Eugen Addor Joseph Jehle Fritz Kuchen Werner Schneeberger Weibel |
300 & 600 m team military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 and 600 metre team military rifle, prone The men's 300 and 600 metre team military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for military rifle events but the first time that medals were awarded for teams in the prone position. The competition... |
563 | |
| Gustave Amoudruz Hans Egli Domenico Giambonini Domenico Giambonini Domenico Giambonini was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was born in Lugano and died in Bellinzona.... Joseph Jehle Fritz Zulauf |
30 m team military pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 30 metre team military pistol The men's 30 metre team military pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second and last appearance of the event. The competition was held on August 3, 1920. 45 shooters from 9 nations competed.-Results:The scores of the five... |
1270 | |
| Gustave Amoudruz Hans Egli Domenico Giambonini Bernhard Siegenthaler Fritz Zulauf |
50 m team free pistol Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 50 metre team free pistol The men's 50 metre team free pistol was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third and last appearance of the event. The competition was held on August 2, 1920. 65 shooters from 13 nations competed.-Results:The scores of the five... |
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| Gustave Amoudruz Ulrich Fahrner Fritz Kuchen Werner Schneeberger Bernhard Siegenthaler |
Team free rifle Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team free rifle The men's team free rifle was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held on July 31, 1920... |
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| Fritz Kuchen Walter Lienhard Arnold Rösli Albert Tröndle Caspar Widmer |
300 m team military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre team military rifle, prone The men's 300 metre team military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for military rifle events but the first time that medals were awarded for teams in the prone position. The competition was held... |
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| 300 m team military rifle, standing Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 300 metre team military rifle, standing The men's 300 metre team military rifle, standing was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for military rifle events but the first time that medals were awarded for teams in the standing position. The competition... |
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| 600 m team military rifle, prone Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 600 metre team military rifle, prone The men's 600 metre team military rifle, prone was a shooting sports event held as part of the Shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance for military rifle events but the first time that medals were awarded for teams in the prone position. The competition was held... |
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Tennis
Three tennis players, all men, competed for Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Simon was the only one of the Swiss players to win a match; Syz and Chiesa each lost their first, as did the Simon and Syz pair in the doubles.| Player | Event | Round of 64 | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | Rank |
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| Alberto Chiesa | Men's singles | Bye | W 6–4, 7–5, 6–4 |
Did not advance | 17 | |||
| Charles Simon | Men's singles | Bye | W 3–6, 8–6, 6–2, 6–8, 6–2 |
L 6–2, 6–2, 6–0 |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
| Hans Syz | Men's singles | L 6–3, 6–4, 3–6, 7–5 |
Did not advance | 32 | ||||
| Charles Simon Hans Syz |
Men's doubles | N/A | Bye | L 6–3, 7–5, 3–6, 6–4 |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | .000 | |
| 0 | 1 | .000 | |
| 0 | 1 | .000 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 0 | 1 | .000 | |
| Total | 1 | 4 | .200 |
| Round | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 64 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Round of 32 | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Round of 16 | 0 | 2 | .000 |
| Quarterfinals | 0 | 0 | – |
| Semifinals | 0 | 0 | – |
| Final | 0 | 0 | – |
| Bronze match | 0 | 0 | – |
| Total | 1 | 4 | .200 |
Weightlifting
Two weightlifters represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Both men won medals, though neither was able to take a gold.| Weightlifter | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | ||
| Fridriech Hünenberger | 82.5 kg Weightlifting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 82.5 kg The men's light heavyweight was a weightlifting event held as part of the Weightlifting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. 1920 was the first time weightlifting was divided into weight categories... |
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| Eugène Ryther Eugène Ryther Eugène Ryther was a Swiss weightlifter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal in the featherweight class.-External links:*... |
60 kg Weightlifting at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 60 kg The men's featherweight was a weightlifting event held as part of the Weightlifting at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. 1920 was the first time weightlifting was divided into weight categories... |
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Wrestling
Four wrestlers, all in the freestyle discipline, competed for Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Roth took the gold medal in the unlimited weight class, with Courant taking silver in the light heavyweight.Freestyle
| Wrestler | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals / Bronze match | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Bron | Middleweight | Bye | (L) | Did not advance | 9 | ||
| Charles Courant Charles Courant Charles Courant was a Swiss freestyle wrestler and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp where he received a silver medal.... |
Light heavyweight | N/A | Bye | (W) | (W) | (L) | |
| Daniel Kaiser | Featherweight | N/A | Bye | (L) | Did not advance | 5 | |
| Robert Roth Robert Roth (sport wrestler) Robert Roth was a Swiss wrestler who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the gold medal in the freestyle wrestling heavyweight class after winning the final against Nat Pendleton.-External links:*... |
Heavyweight | N/A | (W) | (W) | (W) | ||
| Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | .500 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 0 | 1 | .000 | |
| 3 | 1 | .750 | |
| Total | 5 | 3 | .625 |
| Round | Wins | Losses | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Round of 16 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Quarterfinals | 2 | 1 | .667 |
| Semifinals | 2 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | .500 |
| Bronze match | 0 | 0 | – |
| Total | 5 | 3 | .625 |