Hans Bettembourg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHansjörg "Hans"•Bettembourg
Used nameHans•Bettembourg
Born28 March 1944 in Neuruppin, Brandenburg (GER)
Measurements172 cm / 93 kg
AffiliationsFalu AK, Falun (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Hans Bettembourg had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1972 Olympics Middle-Heavyweight class (512.5 kg); 3rd in the 1972 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (512.5 kg). He set 11 press world records in light- and middle-heavyweight from 1969-72.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Weightlifting SWE Hans Bettembourg
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze