Josef Schraner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJosef•Schraner
Used nameJosef•Schraner
Born5 April 1929 in Mellikon, Aargau (SUI)
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Sepp Schraner was the Swiss amateur road race champion in 1951 and 1952. Selected for the cycling delegation to the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Schraner finished in 20th place in the road race in a field of 111 competitors, and second amongst four other compatriots. He then had a brief career as a professional in 1953 before retiring from the sport.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) SUI Josef Schraner
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 20
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) Switzerland 9