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Hippolyt Kempf

b. 1965

Swiss Nordic combined skier

Nordic combined skier
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About Hippolyt Kempf

Born 1965. Hippolyt Kempf is a Swiss nordic combined skier.

Hippolyt Kempf (born 10 December 1965, in Lucerne) is a Swiss Nordic combined skier who competed during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

He won a complete set of Olympic medals, earning two of them at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary (gold: 15 km individual, silver: 3 x 10 km team) and the third at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer (bronze: 3 x 10 km team).

Kempf also earned a 3 x 10 km team silver medal at the 1989 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti.

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Important facts

Born
10 December 1965, Lucerne
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Nordic combined skier
Nationality
Switzerland
Awards
Swiss Sports Personality of the Year

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hippolyt Kempf?

Swiss Nordic combined skier

When was Hippolyt Kempf born?

Hippolyt Kempf was born on 10 December 1965 in Lucerne.

What is Hippolyt Kempf's occupation?

Hippolyt Kempf is a nordic combined skier.

What nationality is Hippolyt Kempf?

Hippolyt Kempf is Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hippolyt Kempf

· Wikidata: Q675004

· DBpedia: Hippolyt Kempf

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