Willy Rist
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Wilhelm "Willy"•Rist |
| Used name | Willy•Rist |
| Born | 6 February 1912 in Basel, Basel-Stadt (SUI) |
| Died | 27 February 1996 (aged 84 years 21 days) |
| Affiliations | BSC Old Boys, Basel (SUI) |
| NOC |  Switzerland |
Biography
Willy Rist was the Swiss champion in men’s platform high diving, reigning for nine consecutive years, from 1933 to 1941. He spent the two decades of his swimming career with the BSC Old Boys Club in Basel, and it culminated in his selection for the Swiss Olympic team in 1948, where he competed in the men’s platform event. There, Rist finished ahead of his compatriot Ernst Strupler, in 23rd place.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Diving (Aquatics) | SUI |
Willy Rist | |||
| Platform, Men (Olympic) | 23 |