Beat Schwerzmann

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Beat Schwerzmann
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Men's rowing
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Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1988 Seoul Double sculls
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1990 Tasmania M4x

Beat Schwerzmann (born 28 April 1966) is a Swiss rower. His wife Ingeburg is also a successful rower.

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