Rolf Bühler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRolf Andreas Theodor•Bühler
Used nameRolf•Bühler
Born29 December 1942 in Uzwil, Sankt Gallen (SUI)
Died29 May 2025 (aged 82 years 5 months)
Measurements183 cm / 74 kg
AffiliationsTV Unterstrass, Zürich (SUI)
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Swiss track and field athlete Rolf Bühler represented TV Unterstrass in Zürich, where he specialised in the javelin throw. Even though compatriot Urs von Wartburg dominated the event at the national championships for two decades, Bühler did become the Swiss champion in 1968, throwing a personal best of 80.42 metres. This earned him a place on the Olympic team for the Mexico City Games; however, he struggled with the conditions, finishing last of the 27 competitors in the qualification round with a best effort of 61.06 metres.

Personal Best: JT - 80.42 (1968).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Athletics SUI Rolf Bühler
Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) 27 QR