About Robert Roth
Lived 1898 – 1959 (aged 61). Robert Roth was a Swiss amateur wrestler and swiss wrestler.
Robert Roth (5 July 1898 – 17 November 1959) was a Swiss wrestler who won a gold medal in the freestyle heavyweight class at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Roth was a national champion in schwingen, Swiss national wrestling, in 1919 and 1921. Between 1922 and 1927, he competed as a professional, then returned to amateur status and won the national title in 1928 and 1931.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Roth?
Swiss olympic wrestler (1898-1959)
When was Robert Roth born?
Robert Roth was born on 5 July 1898 in Bern.
When did Robert Roth die?
Robert Roth died on 17 November 1959 in Nidau.
What was Robert Roth's occupation?
Robert Roth was an amateur wrestler and swiss wrestler.
What nationality was Robert Roth?
Robert Roth was Swiss.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Roth (sport wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Roth. https://biography.guide/robert-roth-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Robert Roth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-roth-amateur-wrestler/.
Chicago: "Robert Roth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-roth-amateur-wrestler/.
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