Gustav Tiefenthaler
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gotthardt "Gustav"•Tiefenthaler |
| Used name | Gustav•Tiefenthaler |
| Born | 25 July 1886 in Unterwalden (SUI) |
| Died | 14 April 1942 (aged 55 years 8 months 20 days) in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Affiliations | South Broadway AC, St. Louis (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Nationality |  Switzerland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Gustav Tiefenthaler was born in Switzerland but the family moved to the United States when he was young. Tiefenthaler was still a Swiss citizen in 1904, but he represented the South Broadway Athletic Club in St. Louis, an American club. At the Olympics, Tiefenthaler wrestled one bout and lost, but earned a bronze medal for his efforts.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
SUI |
Gustav Tiefenthaler | |||
| Light-Flyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
Errata
Date of birth also seen as 12 November 1877, name also listed as Thiefenthaler.