Xaver Kurmann

Xaver Kurmann (born 29 August 1948) is a retired Swiss amateur cyclist. Had his best results in the individual pursuit event on track, winning two world titles and two Olympic medals between 1968 and 1972,[1] but he also won a bronze medal in the 100 km team time trial at the 1969 UCI Road World Championships.[2]

Xaver Kurmann
Personal information
Born (1948-08-29) 29 August 1948
Emmen, Switzerland
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
Team information
DisciplineTrack, road
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Men's track cycling
Olympic Games
1968 Mexico City Individual pursuit
1972 Munich Individual pursuit
World Championships
1968 RomsIndividual pursuit
1969 AntwerpIndividual pursuit
1970 LeicesterIndividual pursuit
Men's road cycling
World Championships
1969 ZolderTeam time trial

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Xaver Kurmann". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. "Xaver Kurmann". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 18 July 2016.


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