Pius Schwizer

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Pius Schwizer
Pius Schwizer, Nobless, 2008 Summer Olympics Hong Kong.jpg
Personal information
Full namePius Schwizer
NationalityFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Discipline Show jumping
Born (1962-08-13) 13 August 1962 (age 61)
Oensingen, Switzerland
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight132 lb (60 kg; 9 st 6 lb)
Medal record
Representing Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Equestrian
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Beijing Team jumping

Pius Schwizer (born 13 August 1962) is a Swiss Olympic-level equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.

Contents

He won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen. [1]

In 2012 he competed at his second Olympics. [2]

Horses

current:

former show horses:

Successes

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References

  1. "Norwegian stripped of Olympic equestrian bronze". USA Today . Associated Press. 22 December 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  2. "Pius Schwizer - Equestrian - Olympic Athlete | London 2012". Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.