| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 September 1948 Dachsen, Switzerland |
| Died | 19 December 2009 (aged 61) Dachsen, Switzerland |
| Team information | |
| Discipline |
|
| Professional teams | |
| 1969 | Zimba–Mondia |
| 1970–1972 | G.B.C.–Zimba |
| 1971–1973 | Möbel Märki–Bonanza |
| 1973–1974 | Zonca |
| 1974 | Willner–Birr–Brugg |
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