Arnold Gartmann

Swiss bobsledder Olympic medalist

Arnold Gartmann - Swiss bobsledder Olympic medalist
Born

November 20th, 1904
120 years ago

Died

1980
45 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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A Swiss bobsledder competed in the 1920s and 1930s. Achieved considerable success in the sport, particularly during the 1928 Winter Olympics held in St. Moritz, where secured a gold medal in the four-man bobsleigh event. Also participated in the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, where earned a bronze medal. Contributed to the development and popularity of bobsledding in Switzerland.

Gold medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics

Bronze medal at the 1932 Winter Olympics

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