Gottfried Schär

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGottfried•Schär
Used nameGottfried•Schär
Born3 June 1936 in Luzern (Lucerne), Luzern (SUI)
Died26 May 2021 (aged 84 years 11 months 23 days)
Measurements189 cm / 82 kg
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Gottfried Schär was a Swiss rower who was part of the eight crew at the 1960 Roma Olympics. The Swiss team finished fifth and last in their opening heat to progress to the repêchage. They improved slightly in their next race, finishing third out of the four teams to compete, but only the winning crew advanced to the final.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Rowing SUI Gottfried Schär
Eights, Men (Olympic) Switzerland 3 h1 r2/3