| Markus Germann | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Markus Arthur Germann |
| Country represented |  Switzerland |
| Born | 9 May 1942 |
Markus Arthur Germann (born 9 May 1942) is a Swiss figure skater. He is the 1963 & 1964 Swiss national champion. He represented Switzerland at the 1964 Winter Olympics where he placed 19th.
He has served as an ISU Referee [1] for Switzerland.
| Event | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 19th | ||
| European Championships | 19th | 17th | 13th |
| Swiss Championships | 1st | 1st | |
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