Michael Gier

Michael Gier
Personal information
Born (1967-07-19) 19 July 1967 (age 57)
Goldach, Switzerland
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
RelativesMarkus Gier (brother)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubSeeclub Rorschach
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Men's rowing
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1996 Atlanta Lwt double sculls

Michael Gier (born 19 July 1967) is a Swiss competition rower and Olympic champion.

Gier and his brother Markus won a gold medal in lightweight double sculls at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[1] The brothers also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney where they finished fifth.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Michael Gier". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2018.