Alex Baumann (bobsledder)

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Alex Baumann
Alex Baumann (Sochi 2014).jpg
Baumann at the 2014 Olympics
Personal information
NationalitySwiss
Born (1985-03-09) 9 March 1985 (age 39)
Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb)
Sport
CountryFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Sport Bobsleigh
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Sochi Two-man
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 Igls Two-man

Alex Baumann (born 9 March 1985) is a Swiss bobsledder who has competed since 2007. His first World Cup victory came on 13 November 2009 in the two-man event at Utah Olympic Park in Park City.

At the 2014 Olympics Baumann won a silver medal in doubles, together with Beat Hefti, and finished in eighth place in the four-man event. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alex Baumann". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.