Switzerland at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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Switzerland
competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics
in Mexico City
, Mexico
. 85 competitors, 81 men and 4 women, took part in 68 events in 12 sports.
Men's épée
Men's team épée
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....
competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. 85 competitors, 81 men and 4 women, took part in 68 events in 12 sports.
Silver
- Bernhard Dunand, Louis NoverrazLouis NoverrazLouis Noverraz was a Swiss competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the 5.5 Metre class at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, together with Bernard Dunand and Marcel Stern.-References:...
and Marcel SternMarcel SternMarcel Stern was a Swiss competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the 5.5 Metre class at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, together with Bernard Dunand and Louis Noverraz.-References:...
— Sailing, Men's 5½ Meter Class
Bronze
- Xaver KurmannXaver KurmannXaver Kurmann is a retired Swiss cyclist who won two Olympic medals in the individual pursuit event.-External links:*...
— Cycling, Men's 4000m Individual Pursuit - Henri ChammartinHenri ChammartinHenri Chammartin was a Swiss equestrian and Olympic champion. He won an individual gold medal in dressage at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo....
, Gustav FischerGustav Fischer (equestrian)Gustav Fischer was a Swiss equestrian athlete who competed at five Summer Olympic Games, winning a total of five medals...
and Marianne Gossweiler — Equestrian, Dressage Team Competition - Peter BolligerPeter BolligerPeter Bolliger is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Basel, Switzerland.In 1964 he finished seventh with his partner Nicolas Gobet in the coxless pairs event....
, Gottlieb FröhlichGottlieb FröhlichGottlieb Fröhlich is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Wohlen.In 1968 he was the coxswain of the Swiss boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours competition.-External links:*...
, Jakob GrobJakob GrobJakob Grob is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Obstalden.In 1968 he was a crew member of the Swiss boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours competition.-External links:*...
, Denis OswaldDenis OswaldDenis Oswald is a Swiss rower and sports official. He competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics, in the 1972 Summer Olympics, and in the 1976 Summer Olympics....
and Hugo WaserHugo WaserHugo Waser is a Swiss rower who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 1964 Summer Olympics, and in the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was born in Stansstad.In 1960 he was eliminated in the repechage of the single sculls event....
— Rowing, Men's Coxed Fours - Kurt MüllerKurt Müller (sport shooter)Kurt Müller is a Swiss sports shooter. He won a bronze medal in Men's 300 m Rifle, 3 positions at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:...
— Shooting, Men's Free Rifle, Three Positions
Fencing
Five fencers, all men, represented Switzerland in 1968.Men's épée
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifthteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 21 to 22 1968. 72 fencers from 28 nations competed.-Results:...
- Peter LötscherPeter LötscherPeter Lötscher is a Swiss fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Michel SteiningerMichel SteiningerMichel Steininger is a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alexandre BretholzAlexandre BretholzAlexandre Bretholz is a Swiss fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics programme. It was the thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 24 to 25 1968...
- Denys ChamayDenys ChamayDenys Chamay is a Swiss fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Peter LötscherPeter LötscherPeter Lötscher is a Swiss fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Christian KauterChristian KauterChristian Kauter is a Swiss fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Alexandre BretholzAlexandre BretholzAlexandre Bretholz is a Swiss fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Michel SteiningerMichel SteiningerMichel Steininger is a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...