Urs von Wartburg
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Urs von Wartburg 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....
) is a Swiss javelin thrower who competed at five Olympics between 1960 and 1976.
His best performance was fifth at the 1964 Olympics.
He is the fourth sportsperson to compete for Switzerland at five Olympics, after middle-distance runner 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....
and equestrians Henri Chammartin
Henri Chammartin
Henri Chammartin was a Swiss equestrian and Olympic champion. He won an individual gold medal in dressage at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo....
and Gustav Fischer
Gustav Fischer (equestrian)
Gustav Fischer was a Swiss equestrian athlete who competed at five Summer Olympic Games, winning a total of five medals...
.