About Hans Bütikofer
Lived 1915 – 2011 (aged 95). Hans Bütikofer was a Swiss bobsledder, ice hockey player, swimmer, athlete and olympic champion.
Hans Bütikofer (July 29, 1915 – January 12, 2011) was a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1930s. He won the silver medal in the four-man event at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
He is the cousin of his teammate at the 1936 Winter Olympics Reto Capadrutt.
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Who was Hans Bütikofer?
bobsledder (1915-2011)
When was Hans Bütikofer born?
Hans Bütikofer was born on 29 July 1915 in Chur.
When did Hans Bütikofer die?
Hans Bütikofer died on 12 January 2011 in Thun.
What was Hans Bütikofer's occupation?
Hans Bütikofer was a bobsledder, ice hockey player, swimmer, athlete and olympic champion.
What nationality was Hans Bütikofer?
Hans Bütikofer was Swiss.
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