Walter Knabenhans

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWalter•Knabenhans
Used nameWalter•Knabenhans
Born15 February 1906 in Zürich, Zürich (SUI)
DiedApril 1990 in Zürich, Zürich (SUI)
Affiliations?, Zürich (SUI)
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Willi Knabenhans turned professional after the 1928 Olympics and briefly rode in the professional peloton, racing in 1929-30. He placed third at the 1929 Swiss Championships in the road race. As an amateur he won the Swiss Championship in the sprint on the track in both 1927 and 1928.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) SUI Walter Knabenhans
Sprint, Men (Olympic) 4 r3/6