Hans Eugster

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Hans Eugster (27 March 1929 – 12 November 1956) was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic Champion.

Born27 March 1929 (1929-03-27)
Died12 November 1956(1956-11-12) (aged 27)
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Hans Eugster
Born27 March 1929 (1929-03-27)
Died12 November 1956(1956-11-12) (aged 27)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country
represented
Switzerland Switzerland
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1952 HelsinkiParallel bars
Silver medal – second place1952 HelsinkiTeam
Bronze medal – third place1952 HelsinkiRings
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1950 BaselTeam
Gold medal – first place1950 BaselParallel bars
Bronze medal – third place1950 BaselRings
Bronze medal – third place1954 RomeTeam
Bronze medal – third place1954 RomeParallel bars
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He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, where he received a gold medal in parallel bars, a silver medal in team combined exercises, and a bronze medal in rings.[1]

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