Switzerland at the 1924 Summer Olympics
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- Alphonse GemuseusAlphonse GemuseusAlphonse Gemuseus was a Swiss horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1924 the and his horse Lucette won the gold medal in the individual jumping competition...
— EquestrianEquestrian at the 1924 Summer OlympicsThe Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Individual jumping - August GüttingerAugust GüttingerAugust Güttinger was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he received a gold medal in parallel bars, and bronze medals in rope climbing and team combined exercises. He received a gold medal in team combined exercises at the 1928 Summer Olympics in...
— GymnasticsGymnastics at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, nine events in gymnastics were contested, all for men only. The competitions were held from July 17, 1924 to July 24, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's Parallel Bars - Josef WilhelmJosef WilhelmJosef Wilhelm was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he received a gold medal in pommel horse, and a bronze medal in team combined exercises.-References:...
— GymnasticsGymnastics at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, nine events in gymnastics were contested, all for men only. The competitions were held from July 17, 1924 to July 24, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's Pommel HorsePommel horseThe pommel horse is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. Traditionally, it is used by only male gymnasts. Originally made of a metal frame with a wooden body and a leather cover, modern pommel horses have a metal body covered with foam rubber and leather, with plastic handles .- History :The pommel... - Emile AlbrechtEmile AlbrechtEmile Albrecht was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.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.-External links:* *...
, Walter Lossli, Alfred ProbstAlfred ProbstAlfred Probst was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.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.-External links:*...
, Eugen SiggEugen SiggEugen Sigg-Bächthold was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.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.-External links:*...
and Hans Walther — RowingRowing at the 1924 Summer OlympicsThe rowing competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris featured seven events, all for men only. The competitions were held from Sunday, July 13, 1924 to Thursday, July 17, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Coxed four - 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 Emil Lachapelle — RowingRowing at the 1924 Summer OlympicsThe rowing competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris featured seven events, all for men only. The competitions were held from Sunday, July 13, 1924 to Thursday, July 17, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Coxed pair - Hermann GehriHermann GehriHermann Gehri was a Swiss freestyle wrestler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.-References:...
— WrestlingWrestling at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics thirteen wrestling events were contested, all for men. There were six weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and seven classes in freestyle wrestling...
, Freestyle welterweight - Fritz HagmannFritz HagmannFritz Hagmann was a Swiss freestyle wrestler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.-References:...
— WrestlingWrestling at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics thirteen wrestling events were contested, all for men. There were six weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and seven classes in freestyle wrestling...
, Freestyle middleweight
Silver
- Willy SchärerWilly SchärerWilhelm "Willy" Schärer was a Swiss middle distance runner who won a silver medal over 1500 m at the Olympic Games in Paris in 1924. The race was won by Paavo Nurmi....
— AthleticsAthletics at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, 27 athletics events were contested, all for men only.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Participating nations:657 athletes from 40 nations competed. Ten nations competed in athletics for the first time...
, Men's 1500 m - Paul MartinPaul 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....
— AthleticsAthletics at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, 27 athletics events were contested, all for men only.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Participating nations:657 athletes from 40 nations competed. Ten nations competed in athletics for the first time...
, Men's 800 m - Alphonse GemuseusAlphonse GemuseusAlphonse Gemuseus was a Swiss horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1924 the and his horse Lucette won the gold medal in the individual jumping competition...
, Werner StuberWerner StuberWerner Mortimer Stuber was a Swiss horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics....
and Hans BühlerHans BühlerHans E. Bühler was a Swiss horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 the and his horse Sailor Boy won the silver medal as part of the Swiss team in the team jumping competition, after finishing twentieth in the individual jumping event. He and his horse Mikosch also participated...
— EquestrianEquestrian at the 1924 Summer OlympicsThe Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Team jumping - Men's Team — FootballFootball at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, Uruguay dominated the Football tournament winning the Gold.-Amateur Status:In 1921, the Belgium Football Association first allowed for payments to players for time lost from work; in the months that followed four other Associations permitted similar...
- Jean GutweningerJean GutweningerJean Gutweninger was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris where he received silver medals in pommel horse and horizontal bar, and a bronze medal in team combined exercises.-References:...
— GymnasticsGymnastics at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, nine events in gymnastics were contested, all for men only. The competitions were held from July 17, 1924 to July 24, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's Horizontal BarHorizontal barThe high bar, also known as the horizontal bar, is an apparatus used by male gymnasts in Artistic Gymnastics. It traditionally consists of a cylindrical metal bar that is rigidly held above and parallel to the floor by a system of cables and stiff vertical supports. Gymnasts typically wear leather... - Jean GutweningerJean GutweningerJean Gutweninger was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris where he received silver medals in pommel horse and horizontal bar, and a bronze medal in team combined exercises.-References:...
— GymnasticsGymnastics at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, nine events in gymnastics were contested, all for men only. The competitions were held from July 17, 1924 to July 24, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's Pommel HorsePommel horseThe pommel horse is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. Traditionally, it is used by only male gymnasts. Originally made of a metal frame with a wooden body and a leather cover, modern pommel horses have a metal body covered with foam rubber and leather, with plastic handles .- History :The pommel... - 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 1924 Summer OlympicsThe weightlifting competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris consisted of five weight classes, all for men only.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:...
, Light heavyweight - Henri WernliHenri WernliHenri Wernli was a Swiss freestyle wrestler and Olympic medalist. He received a gold medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.-References:...
— WrestlingWrestling at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics thirteen wrestling events were contested, all for men. There were six weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and seven classes in freestyle wrestling...
, Freestyle heavyweight
Bronze
- Antoine Rebetez — GymnasticsGymnastics at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, nine events in gymnastics were contested, all for men only. The competitions were held from July 17, 1924 to July 24, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's Pommel HorsePommel horseThe pommel horse is an artistic gymnastics apparatus. Traditionally, it is used by only male gymnasts. Originally made of a metal frame with a wooden body and a leather cover, modern pommel horses have a metal body covered with foam rubber and leather, with plastic handles .- History :The pommel... - August GüttingerAugust GüttingerAugust Güttinger was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he received a gold medal in parallel bars, and bronze medals in rope climbing and team combined exercises. He received a gold medal in team combined exercises at the 1928 Summer Olympics in...
— GymnasticsGymnastics at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, nine events in gymnastics were contested, all for men only. The competitions were held from July 17, 1924 to July 24, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
, Men's Rope Climbing - Men's Team — GymnasticsGymnastics at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, nine events in gymnastics were contested, all for men only. The competitions were held from July 17, 1924 to July 24, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
- Rudolf BosshardRudolf BosshardRudolf Bosshard was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics....
and Heinrich ThomaHeinrich ThomaHeinrich "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:*...
— RowingRowing at the 1924 Summer OlympicsThe rowing competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris featured seven events, all for men only. The competitions were held from Sunday, July 13, 1924 to Thursday, July 17, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Double sculls - Emile AlbrechtEmile AlbrechtEmile Albrecht was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.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.-External links:* *...
, Alfred ProbstAlfred ProbstAlfred Probst was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.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.-External links:*...
, Eugen SiggEugen SiggEugen Sigg-Bächthold was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.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.-External links:*...
and 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...
— RowingRowing at the 1924 Summer OlympicsThe rowing competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris featured seven events, all for men only. The competitions were held from Sunday, July 13, 1924 to Thursday, July 17, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Coxless four - Josef SchneiderJosef Schneider (rower)Josef Schneider was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the bronze medal in the single sculls event.-External links:*...
— RowingRowing at the 1924 Summer OlympicsThe rowing competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris featured seven events, all for men only. The competitions were held from Sunday, July 13, 1924 to Thursday, July 17, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, Single scull - Josias HartmannJosias HartmannJosias Hartmann was a Swiss sport shooter who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the bronze medal in the 50 metre rifle, prone competition.-External links:*...
— ShootingShooting at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, ten events in shooting were contested. These would be the last Games in which team events were part of the Olympic shooting program...
, Men's 50 m rifle prone - Arthur ReinmannArthur ReinmannArthur Reinmann was a Swiss weightlifter who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won a bronze medal in the featherweight class....
— WeightliftingWeightlifting at the 1924 Summer OlympicsThe weightlifting competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris consisted of five weight classes, all for men only.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:...
, Featherweight - Otto MüllerOtto Müller (wrestler)Otto Müller was a Swiss freestyle wrestler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.-References:...
— WrestlingWrestling at the 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics thirteen wrestling events were contested, all for men. There were six weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and seven classes in freestyle wrestling...
, Freestyle welterweight - 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 1924 Summer OlympicsAt the 1924 Summer Olympics thirteen wrestling events were contested, all for men. There were six weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling and seven classes in freestyle wrestling...
, Freestyle light heavyweight
Diving
A single diver represented Switzerland in 1924. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport.Ranks given are within the heat.
Men
Diver | Event | Semifinals | Final | ||||
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Points | Score | Rank | Points | Score | Rank | ||
Arthur Bischoff | 3 m board Diving at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 3 metre springboard The men's 3 metre springboard, also reported as plongeons du tremplin , was one of five diving events on the diving at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. The competition was actually held from both 3 metre and 1 metre boards... |
29 | 385 | 6 | Did not advance |
Athletics
Seventeen athletes represented Switzerland in 1924. It was the nation's fifth appearance in the sport. Martin and Schärer each won a silver medal—Switzerland's first medals in Olympic athletics.Ranks given are within the heat.
Athlete | Event | Heats | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | ||||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Karl Borner | 100 m Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres No new records were set in 1924, though Harold Abrahams equalled the Olympic record three times.-Heats:The first round was held on 6 July. The first two runners of each heat qualified for the second round.Heat 1Heat 2Heat 3Heat 4... |
Unknown | 3 | Did not advance | |||||
200 m Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 200 metres -Heats:The first round was held on 8 July. The first two runners of each heat qualified for the second round.Heat 1Heat 2Heat 3Heat 4Heat 5Heat 6Heat 7Heat 8Heat 9Heat 10... |
Unknown | 3 | Did not advance | ||||||
Constant Bucher | Pentathlon Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's pentathlon The men's pentathlon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. It was the third and last appearance of a pentathlon at the Olympics. The competition was held on Monday, July 7, 1924.... |
N/A | Elim-3 | ||||||
Decathlon | N/A | 5961.5925 | 15 | ||||||
Otto Garnus | Shot put Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 8, 1924.28 shot putters from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 12.12 | 8 | Did not advance | ||||
Discus throw Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw The men's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, July 13, 1924.32 discus throwers from 18 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 35.16 | 11 | Did not advance | |||||
Ernst Gerspach | Decathlon | N/A | 6743.530 | 6 | |||||
Josef Imbach | 400 m Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, July 10, 1924 and on Friday, July 11, 1924.As for all other races the track was 500 metres in circumference.... |
51.8 | 1 Q | 48.0 | 1 Q | 48.3 | 2 Q | Did not finish | |
William Marthé | 5000 m Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 5000 metres The men's 5000 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 8, 1924 and on Thursday, July 10, 1924.38 long-distance runners from 21 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Did not finish | 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 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres The men's 800 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held from Sunday, July 6, 1924 to Tuesday, July 8, 1924.As for all other races the track was 500 metres in circumference.... |
N/A | 2:00.2 | 1 Q | 1:55.6 | 3 Q | 1:52.6 | ||
Adolf Meier | Long jump Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump The men's long jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 8, 1924.34 long jumpers from 22 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 6.61 | 5 | Did not advance | ||||
Decathlon | N/A | Did not finish | |||||||
David Moriaud | 100 m Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres No new records were set in 1924, though Harold Abrahams equalled the Olympic record three times.-Heats:The first round was held on 6 July. The first two runners of each heat qualified for the second round.Heat 1Heat 2Heat 3Heat 4... |
Unknown | 4 | Did not advance | |||||
110 m hurdles Athletics at the 1924 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 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 8, 1924 and on Wednesday, July 9, 1924.Twenty-eight hurdlers from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Unknown | 3 | Did not advance | |||||
Willi Moser | 110 m hurdles Athletics at the 1924 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 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 8, 1924 and on Wednesday, July 9, 1924.Twenty-eight hurdlers from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | Unknown | 2 Q | 16.1 | 5 | Did not advance | ||
Javelin throw Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, July 6, 1924.29 javelin throwers from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 46.80 | 13 | Did not advance | |||||
Werner Nüesch | Shot put Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put The men's shot put event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 8, 1924.28 shot putters from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 12.45 | 5 | Did not advance | ||||
Discus throw Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw The men's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, July 13, 1924.32 discus throwers from 18 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 38.205 | 6 | Did not advance | |||||
Willy Schärer Willy Schärer Wilhelm "Willy" Schärer was a Swiss middle distance runner who won a silver medal over 1500 m at the Olympic Games in Paris in 1924. The race was won by Paavo Nurmi.... |
1500 m Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres The men's 1500 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, July 9, 1924 and on Thursday, July 10, 1924.As for all other races the track was 500 metres in circumference.... |
N/A | 4:06.6 | 1 Q | 3:55.0 | ||||
Arthur Tell Schwab | 10 km walk Athletics at the 1924 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 1924 Summer Olympics. It was the only racewalking event at this Games. After 1924, the 10 kilometre walk would not be held again until 1948... |
N/A | Unknown | 3 Q | 49:50.0 | 5 | |||
Christian Simmen | 400 m Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metres The men's 400 metres event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Thursday, July 10, 1924 and on Friday, July 11, 1924.As for all other races the track was 500 metres in circumference.... |
Unknown | 5 | Did not advance | |||||
Walter Strebi | 100 m Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres No new records were set in 1924, though Harold Abrahams equalled the Olympic record three times.-Heats:The first round was held on 6 July. The first two runners of each heat qualified for the second round.Heat 1Heat 2Heat 3Heat 4... |
11.2 | 2 Q | Did not start | Did not advance | ||||
Hans Wipf | Javelin throw Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Sunday, July 6, 1924.29 javelin throwers from 15 nations competed.-Records:... |
N/A | 48.57 | 10 | Did not advance | ||||
Karl Borner Heinz Hemmi Josef Imbach Victor Moriaud |
4x100 m relay Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 4x100 metre relay The men's 4 x 100 metres relay event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. It was the third appearance of this event... |
N/A | 42.2 | 1 Q | 42.2 | 2 Q | Disqualified |
Boxing
Seven boxers represented Switzerland at the 1924 Games. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport. Stauffer became the first Swiss boxer to reach the quarterfinals.Boxer | Weight class | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final / Bronze match | |
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Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Opposition Score |
Rank | ||
Georges Givel | Middleweight Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's middleweight -References:*... |
W |
L |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
R. Nyffeler | Flyweight Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's flyweight -References:* official report... |
Bye | L |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
Jacques Sauthier | Featherweight Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's featherweight -References:* official report... |
Bye | L |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
Louis Sauthier | Welterweight Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's welterweight The men's welterweight event was part of the boxing programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The weight class was the fourth-heaviest contested, and allowed boxers of up to 147 pounds . The competition was held from Tuesday, July 15, 1924 to Sunday, July 20, 1924.29 boxers from 19 nations... |
L |
Did not advance | 17 | |||
Erich Siebert | Middleweight Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's middleweight -References:*... |
Bye | L |
Did not advance | 9 | ||
Teodor Stauffer | Welterweight Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's welterweight The men's welterweight event was part of the boxing programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The weight class was the fourth-heaviest contested, and allowed boxers of up to 147 pounds . The competition was held from Tuesday, July 15, 1924 to Sunday, July 20, 1924.29 boxers from 19 nations... |
W |
W |
L |
Did not advance | 5 | |
Johann Weidel | Bantamweight Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's bantamweight -References:* official report... |
Bye | L |
Did not advance | 9 |
Opponent nation | Wins | Losses | Percent |
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1 | 0 | .000 | |
1 | 0 | .000 | |
0 | 1 | .000 | |
0 | 1 | .000 | |
0 | 2 | .000 | |
0 | 1 | .000 | |
0 | 1 | .000 | |
1 | 0 | .000 | |
0 | 1 | .000 | |
Total | 4 | 6 | .400 |
Round | Wins | Losses | Percent |
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Round of 32 | 2 | 1 | .667 |
Round of 16 | 1 | 5 | .167 |
Quarterfinals | 0 | 1 | .000 |
Semifinals | 0 | 0 | – |
Final | 0 | 0 | – |
Bronze match | 0 | 0 | – |
Total | 4 | 6 | .400 |
Cycling
Nine cyclists represented Switzerland in 1924. It was the nation's debut in the sport. The Swiss were perhaps the most successful nation not to win a medal; Blattmann took fifth in the individual time trial, the Swiss team took fourth in the team time trial, and Mermillod reached the semifinals of the sprint.Road cycling
Cyclist | Event | Final | |
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Result | Rank | ||
Georg Antenen | Time trial Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.... |
6:53:27.0 | 21 |
Albert Blattmann | Time trial Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.... |
6:34:09.0 | 5 |
Fritz Bossi | Time trial Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.... |
7:05:43.4 | 28 |
Otto Lehner | Time trial Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's individual time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results in the team time trial event.... |
6:43:39.0 | 14 |
Georg Antenen Albert Blattmann Fritz Bossi Otto Lehner |
Team time trial Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's team time trial The men's individual time trial event was part of the road cycling programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The results of individual cyclists were summed to give team results, with the worst time for each team being ignored... |
20:11:15.0 | 4 |
Track cycling
Ranks given are within the heat.Cyclist | Event | First round | First repechage | Quarterfinals | Second repechage | Semifinals | Final | ||||||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Lucien Mermillod | Sprint Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's sprint The men's sprint event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics.The field consisted of 31 cyclists from 17 countries. The Vélodrome de Vincennes track was a loop.-First round:... |
Unknown | 2 r | Unknown | 1 Q | Unknown | 2 r | Unknown | 1 Q | Unknown | 3 | Did not advance | |
Ernst Leutert Arnold Nötzli Ernst Richli Gustav Weilenmann |
Team pursuit Cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's team pursuit The men's team pursuit event was part of the track cycling programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics.The field consisted of 10 teams of four, with each team representing a different country. The Vélodrome de Vincennes track was a loop. The format was a 4-kilometre team pursuit.-First round:The top... |
5:23.0 | 1 Q | N/A | 5:21.6 | 2 | N/A | Did not advance |
Equestrian
Nine equestrians represented Switzerland in 1924. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Gemuseus led the jumping team to a strong debut, taking the individual gold and propelling the team to a silver medal. The eventing team placed fourth.Equestrian | Event | Final | ||
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Score | Time | Rank | ||
Hans Bühler Hans Bühler Hans E. Bühler was a Swiss horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 the and his horse Sailor Boy won the silver medal as part of the Swiss team in the team jumping competition, after finishing twentieth in the individual jumping event. He and his horse Mikosch also participated... |
Eventing | 1477.5 | N/A | 14 |
Jumping | 24.00 | 2:20.0 | 20 | |
René de Ribeaupierre | Eventing | 904.5 | N/A | 28 |
Werner Fehr | Eventing | 1395.0 | N/A | 18 |
Alphonse Gemuseus Alphonse Gemuseus Alphonse Gemuseus was a Swiss horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1924 the and his horse Lucette won the gold medal in the individual jumping competition... |
Jumping | 6.00 | 2:24.4 | |
Adolphe Mercier | Dressage | 223.6 | N/A | 16 |
Charles Schlumberger | Dressage | 189.4 | N/A | 21 |
Charles Stoffel | Eventing | 1466.0 | N/A | 15 |
Werner Stuber Werner Stuber Werner Mortimer Stuber was a Swiss horse rider who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.... |
Dressage | 206.2 | N/A | 20 |
Jumping | 20.00 | 2:32.4 | 14 | |
Hans von der Weid | Dressage | 243.2 | N/A | 7 |
Jumping | 24.00 | 2:39.8 | 21 | |
Hans Bühler René de Ribeaupierre Werner Fehr Charles Stoffel |
Team eventing | 4338.5 | N/A | 4 |
Hans Bühler Alphonse Gemuseus Werner Stuber Hans von der Weid |
Team jumping | 50.00 | N/A |
Fencing
Ten fencers, seven men and three women, represented Swtizerland in 1924. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport; Switzerland was one of nine nations to send women to the first Olympic women's fencing competition.Men
Ranks given are within the pool.
Fencer | Event | Round 1 | Round 2 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |||||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
John Albaret John Albaret John Albaret was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Foil Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's foil The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had not been on the programme in 1908.The competition was held from Monday July 1, 1924 to Thursday July 4, 1924... |
3–1 | 3 Q | 0–5 | 6 | Did not advance | |||||
Constantin Antoniades Constantin Antoniades Constantin Antoniades was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1924 and 1936 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Épée Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's épée The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had not been on the programme in 1896.... |
3–6 | 8 | N/A | 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 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's épée The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had not been on the programme in 1896.... |
6–2 | 1 Q | N/A | 6–3 | 1 Q | 4–7 | 7 | Did not advance | ||
Foil Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's foil The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had not been on the programme in 1908.The competition was held from Monday July 1, 1924 to Thursday July 4, 1924... |
0–3 | 4 | Did not advance | ||||||||
Édouard Fitting Édouard Fitting Édouard Fitting was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:... |
Foil Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's foil The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had not been on the programme in 1908.The competition was held from Monday July 1, 1924 to Thursday July 4, 1924... |
Bye | 2–3 | 5 | 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 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's épée The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had not been on the programme in 1896.... |
5–3 | 4 Q | N/A | 9–1 | 1 Q | 3–8 | 12 | Did not advance | ||
Foil Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's foil The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had not been on the programme in 1908.The competition was held from Monday July 1, 1924 to Thursday July 4, 1924... |
2–1 | 1 Q | 2–3 | 4 | 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 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's épée The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had not been on the programme in 1896.... |
5–4 | 3 Q | N/A | 6–3 | 3 Q | 4–7 | 10 | Did not advance | ||
John Albaret Constantin Antoniades Eugène Empeyta Frédéric Fitting Henri Jacquet |
Team épée Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée The men's team épée was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.... |
1–0 | 1 Q | N/A | 0–2 | 3 | Did not advance | ||||
John Albaret Constantin Antoniades Eugène Empeyta Édouard Fitting Frédéric Fitting Charles Rochat Charles Rochat Charles Rochat was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Team foil Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil The men's team foil was one of seven fencing events on the programme for fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics. It was the third appearance of the event.... |
Bye | N/A | 1–2 | 3 | Did not advance |
Women
Ranks given are within the pool.
Fencer | Event | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Suzanne Bonnard Suzanne Bonnard Suzanne Bonnard was a Swiss fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Foil Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Women's foil The women's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first time an Olympic fencing competition was held for women.... |
1–4 | 5 | Did not advance | |||
Emma Fitting Emma Fitting Emma Fitting-Ramel was a Swiss fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Foil Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Women's foil The women's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first time an Olympic fencing competition was held for women.... |
3–3 | 3 Q | 1–4 | 5 | Did not advance | |
Judith Morgenthaler Judith Morgenthaler Judith Morgenthaler was a Swiss fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Foil Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Women's foil The women's foil was one of seven fencing events on the Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first time an Olympic fencing competition was held for women.... |
1–4 | 6 | Did not advance |
Football
Switzerland competed in the Olympic football tournament for the first (and, as of 2008, only) time in 1924. The Swiss took the silver medal, losing the final to Uruguay.Round 1
Round 2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Final rank:
Gymnastics
Eight gymnasts represented Switzerland in 1924. It was the nation's fourth appearance in the sport, and first since 1904. The team took bronze. Güttinger, the top all-around individual at seventh place, won two apparatus medals: the gold in the parallel bars and the bronze in the rope climbing. Gutweninger had a pair as well, with silvers in the horizontal bar and the pommel horse. Wilhelm (gold) and Rebetez (bronze) had one medal each, as the Swiss swept the pommel horse medals, with Widmer finishing fourth as well.Artistic
Gymnast | Event | Final | |
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Score | Rank | ||
Hans Grieder | All-around | 99.646 | 22 |
Horizontal bar | 16.946 | 24 | |
Parallel bars | 20.94 | 12 | |
Pommel horse | 18.440 | 15 | |
Rings | 17.070 | 43 | |
Rope climbing | 10 (9.0 s) | 18 | |
Sidehorse vault | 9.17 | 29 | |
Vault | 7.08 | 41 | |
August Güttinger August Güttinger August Güttinger was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he received a gold medal in parallel bars, and bronze medals in rope climbing and team combined exercises. He received a gold medal in team combined exercises at the 1928 Summer Olympics in... |
All-around | 105.176 | 7 |
Horizontal bar | 18.886 | 8 | |
Parallel bars | 21.63 | ||
Pommel horse | 19.600 | 8 | |
Rings | 17.570 | 37 | |
Rope climbing | 10 (7.8 s) | ||
Sidehorse vault | 8.41 | 48 | |
Vault | 9.08 | 17 | |
Jean Gutweninger Jean Gutweninger Jean Gutweninger was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris where he received silver medals in pommel horse and horizontal bar, and a bronze medal in team combined exercises.-References:... |
All-around | 102.342 | 14 |
Horizontal bar | 19.236 | ||
Parallel bars | 21.26 | 8 | |
Pommel horse | 21.130 | ||
Rings | 17.846 | 32 | |
Rope climbing | 6 (9.8 s) | 35 | |
Sidehorse vault | 8.50 | 46 | |
Vault | 8.37 | 23 | |
Georges Miez Georges Miez Georges Miez was a Swiss gymnast, Olympic Champion and World Champion. He competed at the 1924, 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics, winning a total of four Olympic gold medals, three silver medals and one bronze medal.... |
All-around | 98.796 | 23 |
Horizontal bar | 19.050 | 5 | |
Parallel bars | 20.36 | 21 | |
Pommel horse | 18.830 | 14 | |
Rings | 16.486 | 45 | |
Rope climbing | 7 (9.6 s) | 31 | |
Sidehorse vault | 8.70 | 42 | |
Vault | 8.17 | 25 | |
Otto Pfister Otto Pfister Otto Pfister is a German football manager, and one of Germany's most successful coaching exports, voted Africa's Manager of the Year in 1992. He has been to four African Cup of Nations competitions with Upper Volta , Zaire, Cameroon and Ghana) and reached the African Cup of Nations final twice,... |
All-around | 95.746 | 28 |
Horizontal bar | 16.920 | 25 | |
Parallel bars | 18.96 | 39 | |
Pommel horse | 18.430 | 16 | |
Rings | 17.246 | 41 | |
Rope climbing | 7 (9.6 s) | 31 | |
Sidehorse vault | 8.86 | 39 | |
Vault | 8.33 | 24 | |
Antoine Rebetez | All-around | 89.583 | 38 |
Horizontal bar | 19.053 | 4 | |
Parallel bars | 19.08 | 35 | |
Pommel horse | 20.730 | ||
Rings | 17.920 | 30 | |
Rope climbing | 5 (10.2 s) | 41 | |
Sidehorse vault | 7.80 | 62 | |
Vault | 0.00 | 67 | |
Carl Widmer | All-around | 94.936 | 32 |
Horizontal bar | 16.190 | 31 | |
Parallel bars | 19.76 | 31 | |
Pommel horse | 20.500 | 4 | |
Rings | 16.996 | 44 | |
Rope climbing | 9 (9.2 s) | 23 | |
Sidehorse vault | 7.66 | 63 | |
Vault | 4.83 | 57 | |
Josef Wilhelm Josef Wilhelm Josef Wilhelm was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he received a gold medal in pommel horse, and a bronze medal in team combined exercises.-References:... |
All-around | 97.096 | 25 |
Horizontal bar | 17.150 | 22 | |
Parallel bars | 21.40 | 4 | |
Pommel horse | 21.230 | ||
Rings | 17.386 | 40 | |
Rope climbing | 4 (10.4 s) | 45 | |
Sidehorse vault | 9.06 | 34 | |
Vault | 6.87 | 46 | |
Hans Grieder August Güttinger Jean Gutweninger Georges Miez Otto Pfister Antoine Rebetez Carl Widmer Josef Wilhelm |
Team | 816.661 |
Rowing
11 rowers represented Switzerland in 1924. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport. All five of the Swiss boats won medals, including two golds and three bronzes.Ranks given are within the heat.
Rower | Event | Semifinals | Repechage | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Josef Schneider Josef Schneider (rower) Josef Schneider was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the bronze medal in the single sculls event.-External links:*... |
Single sculls Rowing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's single sculls The men's single sculls event was part of the rowing programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition, the sixth appearance of the event, was held from July 14, 1924 to July 17, 1924 on the river Seine.... |
7:15.6 | 1 Q | Advanced directly | 8:01.1 | ||
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.... 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:*... |
Double sculls Rowing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's double sculls The men's double sculls event was part of the rowing programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition, the third appearance of the event, was held from July 15, 1924 to July 17, 1924 on the river Seine.... |
6:55.0 | 1 Q | N/A | Unknown | ||
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.... Émile Lachapelle Emile Lachapelle Émile Henri Lachapelle was a Swiss rower and sailor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he won the gold medal as coxswain with the Swiss boat in the coxed pairs event.... |
Coxed pairs Rowing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's coxed pairs The men's coxed pairs event was part of the rowing programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition, the third appearance of the event, was held from July 14, 1924 to July 17, 1924 on the river Seine.... |
7:49.6 | 1 Q | N/A | 8:39.0 | ||
Emile Albrecht Emile Albrecht Emile Albrecht was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.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.-External links:* *... Alfred Probst Alfred Probst Alfred Probst was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.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.-External links:*... Eugen Sigg Eugen Sigg Eugen Sigg-Bächthold was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.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.-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... |
Coxless fours Rowing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's coxless fours The men's coxless fours event was part of the rowing programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition, the third appearance of the event, was held from July 14, 1924 to July 17, 1924 on the river Seine.... |
Unknown | 2 Q | N/A | Unknown | ||
Emile Albrecht Walter Lossli Alfred Probst Eugen Sigg Hans Walter Emile Lachapelle |
Coxed fours Rowing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's coxed fours The men's coxed fours event was part of the rowing programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. The competition, the fourth appearance of the event, was held from July 13, 1924 to July 17, 1924 on the river Seine.Ten teams, each from a different nation, competed.... |
Unknown | 2 r | 7:27.2 | 1 Q | 7:18.4 |
Sailing
A single sailor represented Switzerland in 1924. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport, and first since 1900. Switzerland had the only female sailor in 1924.Sailor | Event | Qualifying | Final | ||||||
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Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | Total | Race 1 | Race 2 | Total | Rank | ||
Ella Maillart Ella Maillart Ella Maillart was a French-speaking Swiss adventurer, travel writer and photographer, as well as a sportswoman.- Life :... |
Olympic monotype Sailing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Olympic monotype The French National Monotype was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1924 Summer Olympics program in Meulan. A program of elimination and semi-finals and, where needed, sail-offs were scheduled... |
5 | 3 | N/A | Did not advance |