Helmut von Bidder was a Swiss rower. He rowed for Basler RC.[1] He was European champion in the double scull event with his partner Hans Hottinger in 1930, 1931, and 1934.[2] They were Swiss champions several time.[3] Two grandsons, Florian von Bidder (born 1973) and Lukas von Bidder (born 1976), represented Switzerland in rowing.[4][5][6]

Helmut von Bidder
Sport
SportRowing
ClubBasler RC
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Switzerland
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1930 Liège Double scull
Gold medal – first place 1931 Paris Double scull
Gold medal – first place 1934 Lucerne Double scull

References edit

  1. ^ "Hellmuth von Bidder". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  2. ^ Heckert, Karlheinz. "Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Doppelzweier)" (in German). Sport Komplett. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  3. ^ Gissler, Peter (1984). "100 Jahre Basler Ruder-Club". Basler Stadtbuch (in German). Basel: Canton of Basel-Stadt. p. 191.
  4. ^ Schwald, Urs (March 2016). "Reto von Bidder" (PDF). BRC-News (in German). 16 (1): 20. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Florian von Bidder". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Lukas von Bidder". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 18 June 2018.