Xaver Kurmann

Xaver Kurmann (born 29 August 1948) is a retired Swiss amateur cyclist. Had his best results in the individual pursuit event on track, winning two world titles and two Olympic medals between 1968 and 1972,[1] but he also won a bronze medal in the 100 km team time trial at the 1969 UCI Road World Championships.[2]

Xaver Kurmann
Personal information
Born (1948-08-29) 29 August 1948
Emmen, Switzerland
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
Team information
DisciplineTrack, road
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Men's track cycling
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City Individual pursuit
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich Individual pursuit
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1968 RomsIndividual pursuit
Gold medal – first place1969 AntwerpIndividual pursuit
Gold medal – first place1970 LeicesterIndividual pursuit
Men's road cycling
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1969 ZolderTeam time trial

References

  1. "Xaver Kurmann Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. Xaver Kurmann at Cycling Archives


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