Ralph Pichler

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Ralph Pichler
Medal record
Bobsleigh
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1983 Lake Placid Two-man
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1987 St. Moritz Two-man
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1986 Königssee Two-man
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1986 Königssee Four-man
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1987 St. Moritz Four-man

Ralph Pichler (born 20 April 1954 in Thun, Bern) is a Swiss bobsledder who competed during the 1980s. He won five medals at the FIBT World Championships with two golds (Two-man: 1983, 1987), one silver (Two-man: 1986), and two bronzes (Four-man: 1986, 1987).

Pichler also finished sixth in the two-man event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, alongside his partner Rico Freiermuth. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ralph Pichler Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2018.