August Hollenstein
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | August•Hollenstein |
| Used name | August•Hollenstein |
| Born | 28 March 1920 in Bettwiesen, Thurgau (SUI) |
| Died | 31 October 2003 |
| Measurements | 177 cm / 85 kg |
| NOC |  Switzerland |
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Shooting | SUI |
August Hollenstein | |||
| Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 | |||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Shooting | SUI |
August Hollenstein | |||
| Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) | 11 | |||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Shooting | SUI |
August Hollenstein | |||
| Free Rifle, Three Positions, 300 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | SUI |
August Hollenstein |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Shooting Championships (6–6–3 1952 Oslo gold: 300 m free rifle 3 positions, 300 m standard rifle 3 positions, 300 m free rifle 3 positions team, 300 m standard rifle 3 positions team, 50 m small-bore rifle 3 positions team, and 50 m small-bore rifle standing team, silver: 300 m free rifle standing and 50 m small-bore rifle kneeling team, bronze: 50 m small-bore rifle standing; 1954 Caracas silver: 300 m free rifle standing and 300 m free rifle 3 positions team; 1962 Al-Qahira silver: 300 m military rifle fast shots, bronze: 300 m free rifle 3 positions team and 50 m small-bore rifle 3 positions team; 1966 Wiesbaden silver: 300 m standard rifle 3 positions team)