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Markus Gier

b. 1970

Swiss rower

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About Markus Gier

Born 1970. Markus Gier is a Swiss rower.

Markus Gier (born 1 January 1970) is a Swiss competition rower and Olympic champion. He hails from Sankt Gallen.

Gier and his brother Michael won a gold medal in lightweight double sculls at the 1996 Summer Olympics. The brothers also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney where they finished fifth.

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Important facts

Born

1 January 1970, St. Gallen

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Rower

Nationality

Switzerland

Awards

Swiss Sports Personality of the Year

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Markus Gier's

Ernst-Wolfgang Böckenförde

Nicole Marthe Le Douarin

b. 1930

Biologist

Frequently asked questions

Who is Markus Gier?

Swiss rower

When was Markus Gier born?

Markus Gier was born on 1 January 1970 in St. Gallen.

What is Markus Gier's occupation?

Markus Gier is a rower.

What nationality is Markus Gier?

Markus Gier is Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Markus Gier

· Wikidata: Q692364

· DBpedia: Markus Gier

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