Switzerland_at_the_Winter_Olympics

Switzerland at the Olympics

Switzerland at the Olympics

Sporting event delegation


Switzerland has sent athletes to compete in every Games since it first participated at the Olympic Games at the inaugural 1896 Games. Switzerland only boycotted the 1956 Summer Olympics events held in Melbourne, but not the equestrian events for those Games were held in Stockholm, Sweden earlier that year,the Swiss dressage team won the bronze medal.

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The National Olympic Committee for Switzerland was created and recognized in 1912.

Hosted Games

Switzerland has hosted the Games on two occasions, both in St. Moritz. The nation has never hosted the Summer Olympics.

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Medal tables

*Purple border colour indicates hosted tournaments.
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List of medalists

Summer Olympics

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Winter Olympics

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Summary by sport

Gymnastics

Switzerland sent one gymnast to the first Games in 1896; Louis Zutter won the pommel horse and finished second in the vault and parallel bars.

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Fencing

Switzerland first competed in fencing at the 1900 Games, with 3 fencers (two men's foilists, one of whom also competed in the épée, and a men's sabreur); none advanced past the quarterfinals.

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Sailing

Switzerland was one of the nations competing in the first Olympic sailing competitions in 1900. The Swiss team included the first female Olympian, who was also the first female Olympic medalist and first female Olympic champion; Hélène de Pourtalès won a gold medal and a silver medal as a member of the crew of the Lérina.

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Shooting

Switzerland had one shooter in one event at the inaugural 1896 Games, placing eighth. In 1900, the Swiss dominated the shooting competitions and took 5 out of the 9 gold medals including both of the team championships.

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See also

  • "Switzerland". International Olympic Committee. 27 July 2021.
  • "Switzerland". Olympedia.com.
  • "Olympic Analytics/SUI". olympanalyt.com.

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