Walter Hauser

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWalter Gottlieb•Hauser
Used nameWalter•Hauser
Born23 September 1943
Died3 June 2019 (aged 75 years 8 months 10 days)
Measurements169 cm / 83 kg
AffiliationsAdler Zürich
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Walter Hauser was a Swiss weightlifter who represented Adler Zürich. In 1972 Hauser was selected to compete in the light-heavyweight event at the München Olympics. After the first element, the military press, he was in 10th place with a lift of 147.5 kg. In the snatch, however, he failed to provide a valid lift, eliminating him from competition.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Weightlifting SUI Walter Hauser
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) AC