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Niklaus Schurtenberger

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Niklaus Schurtenberger
Personal information
Full nameNiklaus Schurtenberger
Nationality Switzerland
DisciplineShow jumping
Born (1968-02-07) 7 February 1968 (age 56)
Lyss, Switzerland
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight143 lb (65 kg; 10 st 3 lb)
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Equestrian
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Team jumping

Niklaus Schurtenberger (born 7 February 1968) is a Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping. He won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Norwegian stripped of Olympic equestrian bronze". USA Today. Associated Press. 2008-12-22. Retrieved 2008-12-23.