Kurt Betschart

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FullnameKurt Betschart
Born (1968-08-25) 25 August 1968 (age 57)
Erstfeld, Switzerland
DisciplineTrack
RoleRetired Rider
Kurt Betschart
Personal information
Full nameKurt Betschart
Born (1968-08-25) 25 August 1968 (age 57)
Erstfeld, Switzerland
Team information
DisciplineTrack
RoleRetired Rider
Rider typeSix Day
Professional teams
1991Seco
1992Seco-Scott, Bleiker
1993Seco-Scott, Amore & Vita-Galatron
1994I.K.O. - Corratec, Decarte - Ovronnaz
1995I.K.O. - Corratec
1996Wheeler
1997Diamont Back
19982006Mobel Marki
Major wins
37 "Six Day" wins
1st in National Track Championship 2001, Points
European Madison Champion (with Bruno Risi) 1995
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Men's track cycling
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1995Madison with Bruno Risi
European
Gold medal – first place1995Madison with Bruno Risi
Silver medal – second place1996Madison with Bruno Risi
Bronze medal – third place2000Madison with Bruno Risi
Bronze medal – third place2000Madison with Bruno Risi
Bronze medal – third place2001Madison with Bruno Risi
Silver medal – second place2002Madison with Bruno Risi
Bronze medal – third place2003Madison with Bruno Risi

Kurt Betschart born 25 August 1968 in Erstfeld Switzerland is a former professional cyclist. He was a Six Day Track specialist holding a world record 37 victories with the same partner, Bruno Risi. He had a total of 47 professional victories[1] and represented Switzerland at the Olympic games. After sixteen years in professional cycling Kurt retired on 26 July 2006.[2]

2000 Summer Olympics - Sydney
11th, Men's Madison (Track cycling)[3]

Palmares

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