Sport Greco-Roman wrestling Weight 87 kg | Height 1.82 m | |
Born 1 July 1927 (age 89) ( 1927-07 ) Zürich, Switzerland | ||
Kurt Rusterholz (born 1 July 1927) is a retired Greco-Roman wrestler for Switzerland. He competed at 1960 Olympics as a light heavyweight (-87 kg) and finished in 12th place overall. He won a bronze medal at the 1953 World Wrestling Championships, and subsequently placed 6th at the 1962 event. He was additionally a six time Swiss national champion (1950, 1957–62).
In December 1955, Rusterholz represented Switzerland in a friendly international set of eight matches against Turkey in Zurich. In front of 500 spectators, he lost his match against Boecke. Turkey defeated Switzerland 8-0.
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