Switzerland competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp,

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. 77 competitors, all men, took part in 45 events in 13 sports.

Medalists

Gold

Willy Brüderlin Wilhelm Brüderlin (born 20 October 1894, date of death unknown) was a Swiss rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he was part of the Swiss boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed four A coxed four, also known as a 4+, ...

, Max Rudolf,

Paul Rudolf Paul F. Rudolf (born 6 December 1892, date of death unknown) was a Swiss rower Rowing, sometimes called crew in the United States, is the sport of racing boats using oars. It differs from paddling sports in that rowing oars are attached ...

Hans Walter Hans Walter (9 August 1889 – 14 January 1967) was a Swiss rower Rowing, sometimes called crew in the United States, is the sport of racing boats using oars. It differs from paddling sports in that rowing oars are attached to the boat ...

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Paul Staub Paul Staub was a Swiss coxswain who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics and was the part of the Swiss Team which won a gold medal in 1920 Antwerp in coxed four A coxed four, also known as a 4+, is a rowing boat used in the sport of compe ...

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, Men's four with coxswain(4+) * Robert Roth —

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, Freestyle heavyweight

Silver

* Fritz Hünenberger —

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, Light heavyweight *

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, Freestyle light heavyweight

Bronze

* Édouard Candeveau,

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and Paul Piaget —

, Men's pair with coxswain (2+) * Fritz Zulauf —

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, Men's 30m military pistol * Fritz Kuchen, Albert Tröndle, Arnold Rösli, Walter Lienhard and Caspar Widmer —

, Men's team military rifle, 300m + 600m * Fritz Zulauf,

Joseph Jehle Joseph Jehle was a Swiss sports shooter. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics The 1920 Summer Olympics (french: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1920; nl, Olympische Zomerspelen van 1920; german: Olympische Sommerspiele 1920), officially known a ...

, Gustave Amoudruz, Hans Egli and Domenico Giambonini —

, Men's team 30m military pistol * Fritz Kuchen —

, Men's 300m military rifle, prone * Eugène Ryter —

, Featherweight

Aquatics

Diving

A single diver represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Knuchel competed in the springboard event, but was unable to advance to the final. ; Men ''Ranks given are within the semifinal group.''

Swimming

Four swimmers, all men, represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. None of the swimmers advanced to an event final. ''Ranks given are within the heat.'' ; Men

Water polo

Switzerland competed in the Olympic water polo tournament for the first time in 1920. A modified version of the Bergvall System was in use at the time. Switzerland lost heavily to Belgium in the opening round. Because Belgium eventually finished with the silver medal, Switzerland should have had a chance to play for the bronze; it is not clear why they did not. ; Round of 16 ; Final rank: 9th

Athletics

13 athletes represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's fourth appearance in athletics. A pair of ninth-place finishes were the team's best results. ''Ranks given are within the heat.''

Boxing

A single boxer represented Switzerland at the 1920 Games. It was the nation's debut in boxing. Reichenbach lost his first match, in the welterweight round of 16.

Fencing

Eight fencers represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's fourth appearance in the sport. Switzerland competed only in the épée competitions. Edouard Fitting was the only Swiss fencer to advance to the quarterfinals, where he was eliminated. The team was much more successful than any of the individuals, advancing to the finals before finishing in fifth overall. ''Ranks given are within the group.''

Ice hockey

Switzerland competed in the inaugural Olympic ice hockey tournament. The team suffered the most lopsided loss of the tournament in a 29–0 defeat by the United States in the quarterfinals, Switzerland's first match. The American team's eventual winning of the silver medal qualified Switzerland for the bronze medal tournament. In the bronze medal semifinals, the Swiss played a closer game but still lost to Sweden, 4–0. ; Roster Coach: Max Sillig ; Gold medal quarterfinals ; Bronze medal semifinals ;Final rank: 5th (Tied)

Rowing

Thirteen rowers represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Two of the four boats won medals, with the coxed fours team taking gold and the coxed pairs taking bronze. ''Ranks given are within the heat.''

Skating

Figure skating

A single figure skater represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Megroz took eighth place out of nine skaters in the men's singles.

Shooting

Fifteen shooters represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport, and first since 1900. The team's five bronze medals gave Switzerland the fourth-most total medals in 1920, but put them behind ten other teams who had won at least one gold or silver.

Tennis

Three tennis players, all men, competed for Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Simon was the only one of the Swiss players to win a match; Syz and Chiesa each lost their first, as did the Simon and Syz pair in the doubles.

Weightlifting

Two weightlifters represented Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Both men won medals, though neither was able to take a gold.

Wrestling

Four wrestlers, all in the freestyle discipline, competed for Switzerland in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Roth took the gold medal in the unlimited weight class, with Courant taking silver in the light heavyweight.

Freestyle

References

External links

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International Olympic Committee results database
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