Romano Püntener
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 Püntener in 2024 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 February 2004 |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Thömus Akros–Youngstars[1] |
| Discipline | Mountain bike |
| Role | Rider |
| Professional team | |
| 2023– | Thömus Akros–Youngstars |
Medal record | |
Romano Püntener (born 26 February 2004) is a mountain biker from Liechtenstein.[2] He competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics, and was also Liechtenstein's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. He was the only athlete to represent Liechtenstein at this edition.[3][4] He ultimately finished 28th and failed to win an Olympic medal.
During his time in the Olympics, Püntener was reported by the BBC as having befriended tennis player Andy Murray.[5] In 2022, he was voted the Liechtenstein Sportsman of the Year.[6] He is from Schaan.[7]
- 2020
- 1st
Cross-country, National Championships - 2021
- 1st Cross-country, National Championships
- 2022
- 1st Cross-country, National Championships
- 2023
- 1st Cross-country, National Championships
