Robert Zurbriggen
Swiss biathlete and cross-country skier
About Robert Zurbriggen
Lived 1917 – 1952 (aged 35). Robert Zurbriggen was a Swiss biathlete, cross-country skier and ski mountaineer.
Robert Zurbriggen (16 March 1917 – 21 April 1952) was a Swiss cross-country skier and biathlete who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics.
Zurbriggen was born in Saas-Fee. In 1948 he was leader of the Swiss relay team which finished fifth in the 4x10 km relay competition. At this time he had the military rank of an Oberleutnant. In the 18 km event he finished 26th.
He also participated in the demonstration event, military patrol (precursor to biathlon). He was leader of the Swiss team, which finished first in the military patrol event (R. Zurbriggen, his brother H. Zurbriggen, Andenmatten, Vouardoux). In 1949 he, Karl Hischier, Karl Bricker and Andenmatten also won the revenge race in Oslo.
As a mountain guide of a glacier tour, he had a fatal accident in 1952.
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Who was Robert Zurbriggen?
Swiss biathlete and cross-country skier (1917-1952)
When was Robert Zurbriggen born?
Robert Zurbriggen was born on 16 March 1917 in Saas-Fee.
When did Robert Zurbriggen die?
Robert Zurbriggen died on 21 April 1952.
What was Robert Zurbriggen's occupation?
Robert Zurbriggen was a biathlete, cross-country skier and ski mountaineer.
What nationality was Robert Zurbriggen?
Robert Zurbriggen was Swiss.
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