Paul Riesen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePaul•Riesen
Used namePaul•Riesen
Nick/petnamesPablo
Born1 October 1906 in Bern, Bern (SUI)
Measurements168 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsTV Neue Sektion Bern (SATUS)
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Paul Riesen was a Swiss track and field athlete who represented TV Neue Sektion Bern. Riesen was selected to compete in the high jump at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He finished 14th with a best clearance of 1.80 metres.

Personal Best: HJ – 1.90 (1930).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Athletics SUI Paul Riesen
High Jump, Men (Olympic) 14