Alex Homberger

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Alexander H. Homberger (26 October 1912 15 April 2007) was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in three boat classes.

Born26 October 1912
Died15 April 2007(2007-04-15) (aged 94)
Muskegon, Michigan, United States
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Alex Homberger
Personal information
Born26 October 1912
Died15 April 2007(2007-04-15) (aged 94)
Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Switzerland
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1936 BerlinCoxed four
Bronze medal – third place1936 BerlinCoxless four
European Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place1934 LucerneCoxless four
Gold medal – first place1935 BerlinCoxless four
Silver medal – second place1935 BerlinEight
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He was born in Schaffhausen and died in Muskegon, Michigan, United States.[1]

In 1936 he was a crew member of the Swiss boat that won the silver medal in the coxed four event. As part of the Swiss boat in the coxless four competition he won the bronze medal. He also participated in the eight event where the Swiss boat finished sixth.[1]

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