Urs Fankhauser
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Urs•Fankhauser |
| Used name | Urs•Fankhauser |
| Born | 3 August 1943 in Hergiswil, Nidwalden (SUI) |
| Died | 10 January 2018 in Stans, Nidwalden (SUI) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 90 kg |
| Affiliations | Seeclub Luzern, Luzern (SUI) |
| NOC |  Switzerland |
Biography
Urs Fankhauser was a two-time Olympic rower in 1968 and 1972 for Switzerland. During his career he won 24 Swiss national titles. He also had a victory in the coxless pairs at the 1969 Henley Royal Regatta. Fankhauser later became a Swiss rowing official, officiating at many events both national and international. In 2015 he was awarded an SRV (Swiss Rowing Association) Honorary Membership. Fankhauser was married to Marianne Gossweiler, a two-time Swiss Olympian in dressage riding.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Rowing | SUI |
Urs Fankhauser | |||
| Coxed Pairs, Men (Olympic) | Switzerland | 7 | ||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Rowing | SUI |
Urs Fankhauser | |||
| Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) | Switzerland | 8 |
Olympic family relations
- Husband of Marianne Gossweiler