Arthur Blickenstorfer
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Arthur•Blickenstorfer |
| Used name | Arthur•Blickenstorfer |
| Born | 20 April 1935 in Obfelden, Zürich (SUI) |
| Died | 27 October 2001 in Anet, Bern (SUI) |
| Measurements | 166 cm / 74 kg |
| NOC |  Switzerland |
Biography
Arthur Blickenstorfer was one of Switzerland’s leading jumping riders in the 1960s and 1970s. He won only one Swiss title (1965), but was victorious at the CSIO in Geneva several times. He also won the Grand Prix of Nations in 1963 and the 1979 Grand Prix of Rome. Blickenstorfer owned his own stables, and his son Kurt was a medalist at the European Junior Championships in 1981.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) | SUI |
Arthur Blickenstorfer | |||
| Individual, Open (Olympic) | Marianka | =13 | ||||
| Team, Open (Olympic) | Marianka / Switzerland | 6 |