Career, in brief
August Güttinger was a two-time Olympian for Switzerland in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1924 through 1928. He won four Olympic medals — two gold and two bronze.
Switzerland · MAG · 1924 – 1928
August Güttinger
August Güttinger competed for Switzerland in men's artistic gymnastics, 1924–1928. Career medals: 2 gold, 2 bronze.
4
career medals
across Olympic, World, and Continental finals.
Timeline
Career arc, year by year.
- 1928
- Olympic1928 Amsterdam OlympicsgoldTeam gold; AA 16th
- 1924
- Olympic1924 Paris OlympicsbronzeTeam bronze; Rope Climbing, bronze; Parallel Bars, gold; AA 7th
Olympic — 2 appearances
1928 Amsterdam Olympics
Amsterdam
Team Final SwitzerlandSUI 1718.625 · TCH 1712.250 · YUG 1648.750 · FRA 1620.750 GOLD
All-Around Final 237.750 — 16th 16th
Pommel Horse Final 55.750 — 5th 5th
1924 Paris Olympics
Paris
Team Final SwitzerlandITA 839.058 · FRA 820.528 · SUI 816.661 · YUG 762.121 BRONZE
All-Around Final 105.176 — 7th 7th
Pommel Horse Final 19.600 — 8th 8th
Still Rings Final 17.570 — 37th 37th
Parallel Bars Final 21.630 GOLD
Horizontal Bar Final 18.886 — 8th 8th
Horse Vault, Final 9.080 — 17th 17th
Rope Climbing, Final 10.000 BRONZE
Side Horse Vault, Final 8.410 — 48th 48th
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Sources
Sources
olympedia.org (Amsterdam 1928, Paris 1924)
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Last verified 2026-05-26 · corrections welcome at hello@gleaminggymnast.com