About Franz Kapus
Lived 1909 – 1981 (aged 71). Franz Kapus was a Swiss bobsledder.
Franz Kapus (April 12, 1909 in Zurich – March 4, 1981 in Zurich) was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the 1950s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won the gold medal in the four-man event at Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.
Kapus also won four medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold (Four-man: 1955) and three bronzes (Two-man: 1955, Four-man: 1950, 1951).
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Who was Franz Kapus?
bobsledder (1909-1981)
When was Franz Kapus born?
Franz Kapus was born on 12 April 1909 in Zurich.
When did Franz Kapus die?
Franz Kapus died on 4 March 1981 in Zurich.
What was Franz Kapus's occupation?
Franz Kapus was a bobsledder.
What nationality was Franz Kapus?
Franz Kapus was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Kapus. https://biography.guide/franz-kapus/
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