Rolf Larcher
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rolf Max•Larcher |
| Used name | Rolf•Larcher |
| Born | 9 June 1934 in Meilen, Zürich (SUI) |
| Died | 5 March 2024 (aged 89 years 8 months 26 days) in Uznach, Sankt Gallen (SUI) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 88 kg |
| NOC |  Switzerland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Rolf Larcher was born in the municipality of Meilen in the Swiss canton of Zürich where he took up rowing. Larcher was selected to represent Switzerland in the double sculls at the 1960 Roma Olympics. Along with compatriot Ernst Hürlimann the pair won bronze, finishing just a tenth-of-a-second behind the Soviet crew.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Rowing | SUI |
Rolf Larcher | |||
| Double Sculls, Men (Olympic) | Ernst Hürlimann | 3 | Bronze |