Walter Steiner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWalter•Steiner
Used nameWalter•Steiner
Nick/petnamesStädi
Born10 September 1946
Died5 December 2020 (aged 74 years 2 months 25 days)
Measurements183 cm / 80 kg
AffiliationsSC Richterswil
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Walter Steiner was a Swiss rower who represented SC Richterswil. In 1972 Steiner was selected to be part of the crew for the coxless fours at the München Games. The Swiss team finished second in their heat to advance to the repêchage round. They then won their next race, advancing to the semi-finals, but finished down in fifth. From there they advanced to the B Final, again finishing fifth, to place 11th overall.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Rowing SUI Walter Steiner
Coxless Fours, Men (Olympic) Switzerland 11