Donat Acklin

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Donat Acklin
Personal information
Born6 June 1965 (1965-06-06) (age 59)
Herznach, Switzerland
Medal record
Men's Bobsleigh
Representing Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1992 Albertville Two-man
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1994 Lillehammer Two-man
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1994 Lillehammer Four-man
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1992 Albertville Four-man
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1993 Igls Four-man
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1989 Cortina d'Ampezzo Four-man
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1993 Igls Two-man

Donat Acklin (born 6 June 1965 in Herznach) is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he won four medals with two gold (Two-man: 1992, 1994), one silver (Four-man: 1994), and one bronze (Four-man: 1992).

Acklin also won three medals at the FIBT World Championships with one gold (Four-man: 1993) and two silvers (Two-man: 1993, Four-man: 1989).

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