Hansjörg "Hans" Bettembourg (born 28 March 1944) is a Swedish former weightlifter who won a bronze medal in the 90 kg division at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[2] At the world championships he placed eighth in 1969 and sixth in 1971. Between 1969 and 1972 he set 11 world record in the press.[3]

Hans Bettembourg
Bettembourg at the 1972 Olympics
Personal information
Born28 March 1944 (1944-03-28) (age 80)[1]
Neuruppin, Germany[1]
Sport
SportWeightlifting
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Munich -90 kg

Bettembourg was born in Germany in 1944, and moved to Sweden in 1963.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Hans Bettembourg. Swedish Olympic Committee
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Hans Bettembourg". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  3. ^ Hans Bettembourg. chidlovski.net

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