Walter Knabenhans

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWalter•Knabenhans
Used nameWalter•Knabenhans
Born9 November 1929 in Zürich, Zürich (SUI)
Died2 March 2018 in Zürich, Zürich (SUI)
Measurements186 cm / 75 kg
AffiliationsRC Thalwil, Thalwil (SUI)
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Walter Knabenhans competed alongside Heinrich Scherer in the coxless pairs at the 1960 Roma Olympics, reaching the semi-finals. At the 1958 European Championships in Poland he placed sixth in the same event. On the national level Knabenhans was a four-time Swiss Champion in the coxed eights representing Rowing Club Thalwil.

After his active career Knabenhans became a coach in the youth sector. Knabenhans was a chimney sweeper by profession and owner of a roofing company. He was president of the municipal council of his hometown of Zürich, where he also died at the age of 88.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Rowing SUI Walter Knabenhans
Coxless Pairs, Men (Olympic) Heinrich Scherer 5 h2 r3/4