Rudolf Bosshard
Encyclopedia
Rudolf Bosshard was a Swiss
rower
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
, in the 1924 Summer Olympics
, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he was a member of the Swiss boat which was eliminated in the first round of the eights event
.
Four years later he won the bronze medal with his partner Heinrich Thoma
in the double sculls event.
In 1928 he finished seventh with his partner Maurice Rieder after being eliminated in the quarter finals of the double sculls 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 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
, 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...
, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
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In 1920 he was a member of the Swiss boat which was eliminated in the first round of the eights event
Rowing at the 1920 Summer Olympics
The 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....
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Four years later he won the bronze medal with his partner Heinrich Thoma
Heinrich Thoma
Heinrich "Heini" Thoma was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the bronze medal with his partner Rudolf Bosshard in the double sculls event.-External links:*...
in the double sculls event.
In 1928 he finished seventh with his partner Maurice Rieder after being eliminated in the quarter finals of the double sculls competition
Rowing at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Rowing at the 1928 Summer Olympics featured 7 events, for men only. The competitions were held from August 2, 1928 to August 10, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:A total of 245 rowers from 19 nations competed at the Amsterdam Games:...
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