Walter Siegfried
Swiss boxer
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Walter Siegfried (March 21, 1919 – April 21, 2002) was a Swiss boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
BornMarch 21, 1919
DiedApril 21, 2002 (aged 83)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 21, 1919 |
| Died | April 21, 2002 (aged 83) |
| Boxing career | |
In 1936 he advanced past the first round of the flyweight class after defeating Gaston Fayaud of France. He was eliminated by decision in the second round after losing his fight to Edmund Sobkowiak of Poland. Walter later immigrated to the U.S. joined the Army attained the rank of sergeant and served in Korea. He was a part of the Olympic Torch relay in the 2002 Winter Olympics at Salt Lake City.[1]
