Beat Gähwiler
Encyclopedia
Beat Gähwiler is a retired decathlete from Switzerland
, who finished in twelfth place (8114 points) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
in Seoul, South Korea. He also competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics
in Barcelona, Spain, ending up in 21st place. He is a five-time national champion
in the men's decathlon
.
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....
, who finished in twelfth place (8114 points) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul, South Korea. He also competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
in Barcelona, Spain, ending up in 21st place. He is a five-time national champion
National champions Decathlon (men)
Below a list of all national champions in the Men's Decathlon event in track and field from several countries since 1980.- Australia:*1980: Peter Hadfield*1981: Peter Hadfield*1982: Peter Hadfield*1983: Peter Hadfield*1984: Peter Hadfield...
in the men's decathlon
Decathlon
The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin . Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not...
.