Switzerland at the 1976 Summer Olympics
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IOC codeSUI
Competitors50 (47 men, 3 women) in 12 sports
| Switzerland at the 1976 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | SUI |
| NOC | Swiss Olympic Association |
| in Montreal, Canada 26 August 1972 – 11 September 1972 | |
| Competitors | 50 (47 men, 3 women) in 12 sports |
| Flag bearer | Christian Kauter |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Switzerland competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 50 competitors, 47 men and 3 women, took part in 41 events in 12 sports.[1]
Gold
Switzerland finished in 20th position in the final medal rankings, with one gold medal and four medals overall.
- Christine Stückelberger – Equestrian, Dressage Individual Competition
Silver
- Ulrich Lehmann, Doris Ramseier and Christine Stückelberger – Equestrian, Dressage Team Competition
Bronze
- Jürg Röthlisberger – Judo, Men's Half-Heavyweight (93 kg)
- Jean-Blaise Evéquoz, Christian Kauter, Michel Poffet, Daniel Giger and François Suchanecki – Fencing, Men's Épée Team Competition
Athletics
Men's 800 metres
- Heat – 1:48.69 (→ did not advance)
Men's 5.000 metres
- Heat – 13:46.07 (→ did not advance)
Men's Long Jump
- Qualification – 7.79m
- Final – 7.74m (→ 9th place)
Cycling
Six cyclists represented Switzerland in 1976.
- Richard Trinkler – 5:05:00 (→ 57th place)
- Hansjörg Aemisegger – did not finish (→ no ranking)
- Robert Thalmann – did not finish (→ no ranking)
- Serge Demierre – did not finish (→ no ranking)
- Walter Bäni – 1:08.112 (→ 8th place)
- Robert Dill-Bundi – 14th place
Equestrian
Fencing
Six fencers, all men, represented Switzerland in 1976.
