Olympic Champion. He was a Swiss cyclist who achieved Olympic champion status in the individual pursuit at the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow and also became the world champion in the keirin. As the only Swiss track cyclist to claim Olympic victory, he first gained international acclaim in 1975 by winning the Junior World Champion title in the individual pursuit at the UCI Junior World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. Following his Olympic triumph, he transitioned to the professional circuit, excelling in both track and road cycling events. His remarkable skills led to a world championship title in the keirin discipline at the 1984 Track Cycling World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Despite retiring from the sport in 1988 due to declining success, he continued to contribute to the cycling community as a representative for various sponsors until his passing after a prolonged illness.
Olympic Champion. He was a Swiss cyclist who achieved Olympic champion status in the individual pursuit at the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow and also became the world champion in the keirin. As the only Swiss track cyclist to claim Olympic victory, he first gained international acclaim in 1975 by winning the Junior World Champion title in the individual pursuit at the UCI Junior World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. Following his Olympic triumph, he transitioned to the professional circuit, excelling in both track and road cycling events. His remarkable skills led to a world championship title in the keirin discipline at the 1984 Track Cycling World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Despite retiring from the sport in 1988 due to declining success, he continued to contribute to the cycling community as a representative for various sponsors until his passing after a prolonged illness.
Bio by: Alan
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