Switzerland at the 1992 Winter Olympics
| Switzerland at the 1992 Winter Olympics | |
|---|---|
| IOC code | SUI |
| NOC | Swiss Olympic Association |
| Website | www |
| in Albertville, France 8–23 February 1992 | |
| Competitors | 74 (57 men, 17 women) in 8 sports |
| Flag bearers | Vreni Schneider, Alpine Skiing |
| Medals Ranked 14th |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Switzerland was represented at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France by the Swiss Olympic Association.
In total, 74 athletes including 57 men and 17 woman represented Switzerland in eight different sports including alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, Nordic combined and ski jumping.
Switzerland won three medals, all in short track speed skating, at the games after Gustav Weder and Donat Acklin won gold in the two-man bobsleigh, Steve Locher won bronze in the alpine skiing men's combined and Gustav Weder, Donat Acklin, Lorenz Schindelholz and Curdin Morell won bronze in the four-man bobsleigh.
Nicolas Bochatay, a member of the delegation, was to represent the country in the demonstration speed skiing events. However, he was killed in an accident on the morning of the competition final.