Xaver Kurmann (born 29 August 1948) is a retired Swiss amateur cyclist. Had his best results in the individual pursuit event on track, winning two world titles and two Olympic medals between 1968 and 1972,[1] but he also won a bronze medal in the 100 km team time trial at the 1969 UCI Road World Championships.[2]

Xaver Kurmann
Personal information
Born (1948-08-29) 29 August 1948 (age 76)
Emmen, Switzerland
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
Team information
DisciplineTrack, road
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Men's track cycling
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City Individual pursuit
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich Individual pursuit
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1968 Roms Individual pursuit
Gold medal – first place 1969 Antwerp Individual pursuit
Gold medal – first place 1970 Leicester Individual pursuit
Men's road cycling
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1969 Zolder Team time trial

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Xaver Kurmann". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Xaver Kurmann". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
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