Romano Püntener (born 26 February 2004) is a mountain biker from Liechtenstein.[2] He competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics, and was also Liechtenstein's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. He was the only athlete to represent Liechtenstein at this edition.[3][4]

Romano Püntener
Püntener in 2024
Personal information
Born (2004-02-26) 26 February 2004 (age 20)
Team information
Current teamThömus Akros–Youngstars[1]
DisciplineMountain bike
RoleRider
Professional team
2023–Thömus Akros–Youngstars

In 2022, he was voted the Liechtenstein Sportsman of the Year.[5]

Major results

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2020
1st   Cross-country, National Championships
2021
1st   Cross-country, National Championships
2022
1st   Cross-country, National Championships
2023
1st   Cross-country, National Championships

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Romano Püntener". mtbdata.com. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Romano Püntener". Cyclingflash. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  3. ^ Germann, Mathias; Soland, Benjamin (29 July 2024). "Le cycliste Romano Püntener est seul à Paris" [Cyclist Romano Püntener is alone in Paris]. Blick (in French). Zurich, Switzerland. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Paris 2024: Opening ceremony flagbearers information" (PDF). olympics.com. IOC. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Püntener und Riedener bei Wahl siegreich" (PDF) (in German). Liechtensteiner Schwimmverband. 12 December 2022.
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