Adolf Rysler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAdolf•Rysler
Used nameAdolf•Rysler
Born1893
Died14 January 1969 in Zürich, Zürich (SUI)
AffiliationsTV Alte Sektion Zürich, Zürich (SUI)
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Swiss track and field athlete Adolf Rysler represented TV Alte Sektion in Zürich. Rysler ran in the 100 metres at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics where he finished fifth in his heat and was eliminated. Along with August Waibel, Walter Leibundgut, and Josef Imbach, he was also part of the Swiss quartet that ran in the 4 × 100 metres relay, but the team finished in last place in their heat.

Personal Best: 100 – 11.2 (1917).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics SUI Adolf Rysler
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h4 r1/4
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Switzerland 4 h3 r1/2
Long Jump, Men (Olympic) DNS