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Switzerland At The 1976 Winter Paralympics
Switzerland competed at the 1976 Winter Paralympics in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. 15 competitors from Switzerland won 12 medals including 10 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze and finished 2nd in the medal table. Alpine skiing The medalists are: * Eugen Diethelm Men's Giant Slalom II * Felix Gisler Men's Slalom IV B * Irene Moillen Women's Alpine Combination II * Irene Moillen Women's Giant Slalom II * Irene Moillen Women's Slalom II * Heinz Moser Men's Alpine Combination III * Heinz Moser Men's Giant Slalom III * Heinz Moser Men's Slalom III * Elisabeth Osterwalder Women's Giant Slalom IV A * Eugen Diethelm Men's Alpine Combination II Cross-country Five athletes represented Switzerland in cross-country skiing. One athlete won two medals: * Germain Oberli Men's Short Distance 10 km A * Germain Oberli Men's Middle Distance 15 km A See also * Switzerland at the Paralympics * Switzerland at the 1976 Winter Olympics References 1976 Events January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Switzerland
The national flag of Switzerland (german: Schweizerfahne; french: drapeau de la Suisse; it, bandiera svizzera; rm, bandiera da la Svizra) displays a white cross in the centre of a square red field. The white cross is known as the Swiss cross or the federal cross. Its arms are equilateral, and their ratio of length to width is 7:6. The size of the cross in relation to the field was set in 2017 as 5:8.Appendix 2 ''Wappenschutzgesetz'' (SR 232.21), 21 June 2013 (effective 1 January 2017) engt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swiss Paralympic Committee
The Swiss Paralympic Committee (german: Schweizerisches Paralympisches Komitee; french: Comité paralympique suisse; it, Comitato Svizzero Paralimpico; rm, Comitati Paralimpica Svizra) is the National Paralympic Committee in Switzerland for the Paralympic Games movement. It is a non-profit organisation that selects athletes and teams, and raises funds to send Swiss competitors to the Paralympic Games, European Championships and World Championships, most of the events are organised by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). See also *Switzerland at the Paralympics References External linksOfficial website National Paralympic Committees, Switzerland Switzerland at the Paralympics Sports governing bodies in Switzerland, Paralympic Disability organisations based in Switzerland {{Switzerland-sport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel, St. Gallen a.o.). , coordinates = , largest_city = Zürich , official_languages = , englishmotto = "One for all, all for one" , religion_year = 2020 , religion_ref = , religion = , demonym = , german: Schweizer/Schweizerin, french: Suisse/Suissesse, it, svizzero/svizzera or , rm, Svizzer/Svizra , government_type = Federalism, Federal assembly-independent Directorial system, directorial republic with elements of a direct democracy , leader_title1 = Federal Council (Switzerland), Federal Council , leader_name1 = , leader_title2 = , leader_name2 = Walter Thurnherr , legislature = Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Winter Paralympics
The 1976 Winter Paralympic Games ( sv, Paralympiska vinterspelen 1976) were the first Winter Paralympics. They were held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, from 21 to 28 February 1976. The disabilities included in this Paralympics were blindness and amputees. Sixteen countries took part with 196 athletes. There were competitions in Alpine and Nordic skiing for amputee and visually impaired athletes, and a demonstration event in ice sledge racing. They were originally known as the 1st Winter Olympic Games for the Disabled. Sports The games consisted of 2 sports. * Alpine skiing * Cross-country skiing Medal table The top 9 NPCs by number of gold medals are listed below. The host nation (Sweden) is highlighted. Participating Paralympic Committees The following nations took part. In brackets is the number of athletes per nation. British involvement in these Games was covered in an edition of the Thames Television current affairs series '' This Week''.''Daily Mirror'' TV listing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsvik (, ) is a locality and the seat of Örnsköldsvik Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden, with 32,953 inhabitants in 2017. Its natural harbour and archipelago is in the Gulf of Bothnia and the northern boundaries of the High Coast area. It is well known as an exporter of pulp and paper products and heavy machinery goods. It has a strong environmental record and is the "testbed" for ethanol-powered cars. History Traces of human activity in the Örnsköldvik area date back to the Nordic Bronze Age and there is a reconstructed Archaeology of Northern Europe#Roman Iron Age, Roman Iron Age village called Gene fornby that is a popular tourist attraction just outside the town. However, Örnsköldsvik itself is a relatively young city; it was founded as a ''köping'' (a Swedish market town) in 1842 and became a city in 1894. Its name originates with the surname of List of governors of Västernorrland County, governor of Västernorrland County from 1762–9, Per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 Winter Paralympics Medal Table
The 1976 Winter Paralympics medal table is a list of National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) ranked by the number of gold medals won by their athletes during the 1976 Winter Paralympics (the inaugural Winter Paralympic Games), held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, from February 21 to 28, 1976. Medal table The ranking in this table is based on information provided by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and is consistent with IPC convention in its published medal tables. By default, the table is ordered by the number of gold medals the athletes from a nation have won (in this context, a "nation" is an entity represented by a National Paralympic Committee). The number of silver medals is taken into consideration next and then the number of bronze medals. If nations are still tied, equal ranking is given and they are listed alphabetically by IPC country code. ''To sort this table by nation, total medal count, or any other column, click on the image:Sort both.gif icon next to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eugen Diethelm
Eugen Diethelm is a Swiss para-alpine skier. He represented Switzerland at the 1976 Winter Paralympics, at the 1980 Winter Paralympics and at the 1984 Winter Paralympics. In total, he won one gold medal, one silver medal and one bronze medal. He also competed in the Men's giant slalom for above-knee amputees event at disabled skiing, a demonstration sport at the 1984 Winter Olympics. Achievements See also * List of Paralympic medalists in alpine skiing Alpine skiing is a Paralympic sport that is contested at the Winter Paralympic Games. The first Winter Paralympics, held in 1976 in Örnsköldsvik, included slalom, giant slalom and alpine combination. Since the 2006 Winter Games in Torino, a ... References Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) Paralympic alpine skiers for Switzerland Alpine skiers at the 1976 Winter Paralympics Alpine skiers at the 1980 Winter Paralympics Alpine skiers at the 1984 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felix Gisler
Felix Gisler is a Swiss para-alpine skier. He represented Switzerland in four Winter Paralympics: 1976, 1980, 1984 and 1988. In total, he won one gold medal and three silver medals. He also competed in the Men's giant slalom for double-arm amputees event at disabled skiing, a demonstration sport during the 1984 Winter Olympics. Achievements See also * List of Paralympic medalists in alpine skiing Alpine skiing is a Paralympic sport that is contested at the Winter Paralympic Games. The first Winter Paralympics, held in 1976 in Örnsköldsvik, included slalom, giant slalom and alpine combination. Since the 2006 Winter Games in Torino, a ... References Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) Paralympic alpine skiers for Switzerland Swiss amputees Alpine skiers at the 1976 Winter Paralympics Alpine skiers at the 1980 Winter Paralympics Alpine skiers at the 1984 Winter Paralympics Alpine skiers at the 1988 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irene Moillen
Irene Moillen is a Swiss para-alpine skier. Moillen represented Switzerland in alpine skiing at the 1976 Winter Paralympics. She also represented Switzerland at the 1980 Winter Paralympics. She won three gold medals at the 1976 Winter Paralympics. Achievements See also * List of Paralympic medalists in alpine skiing Alpine skiing is a Paralympic sport that is contested at the Winter Paralympic Games. The first Winter Paralympics, held in 1976 in Örnsköldsvik, included slalom, giant slalom and alpine combination. Since the 2006 Winter Games in Torino, a ... References Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) Paralympic alpine skiers for Switzerland Alpine skiers at the 1976 Winter Paralympics Alpine skiers at the 1980 Winter Paralympics Medalists at the 1976 Winter Paralympics Paralympic gold medalists for Switzerland Paralympic medalists in alpine skiing 20th-century Swiss sportswomen {{S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heinz Moser (skier)
Heinz Moser (born 12 October 1967) is a retired Swiss football defender and later manager. Honours Player FC Sion *Swiss Cup The Swiss Cup (; ; ; ) is a football cup tournament that has been organised annually since 1925–26 by the Swiss Football Association. Since 1999 the winner earns the chance to qualify for the UEFA Europa League or the UEFA Europa Conference L ...: 1994–95, 1995–96 References 1967 births Living people Swiss men's footballers FC Luzern players BSC Young Boys players FC Sion players FC Thun players Men's association football defenders Swiss Super League players Swiss football managers {{Switzerland-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elisabeth Osterwalder
Elisabeth Osterwalder is a Swiss Para-alpine skiing, Para-alpine skier and athlete. She represented Switzerland at the 1984 Winter Paralympics, 1984 Paralympic Winter Games. She won a total of seven medals. Career She competed at the 1976 Winter Paralympics, in Örnsköldsvik, in Alpine skiing at the 1976 Winter Paralympics, giant slalom IV A winning a gold medal, with a time of 3:02:07. She competed at the 1980 Winter Paralympics in Geilo, winning gold medals in Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Paralympics – Women's downhill, giant slalom 2B - in 3:39:11, and slalom 2B - in 2:07:16. She competed at the 1984 Winter Paralympics, in Innsbruck , winning a silver medal in the Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Paralympics, LW4 super combined race (in 7'08" 33  ), and finishing fourth in Alpine skiing at the 1984 Winter Paralympics – Women's downhill, Women's downhill LW4. Osterwalder also competed in the Paralympic athletics competitions at the 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germain Oberli
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