Hansruedi Wiedmer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHansruedi•Wiedmer
Used nameHansruedi•Wiedmer
Born8 September 1945 in Dierelingen (SUI)
Measurements176 cm / 72 kg
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Hansruedi Wiedmer was a sprinter who competed for Switzerland at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He was, at the time, the Swiss record holder in the 100 metres with 10.2. He finished sixth in the 100 at the 1969 European Championships. Wiedmer’s only individual Swiss title came in the 1969 400 metres, although he won several relay titles with his club, TV Pratteln AS. He later became club President of TC Sissach.

Personal Bests: 100 – 10.2 (1968); 200 – 20.8 (1968).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Athletics SUI Hansruedi Wiedmer
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 6 h5 r1/4
200 metres, Men (Olympic) 7 h3 r2/4
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Switzerland DNS