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Mario Gyr (born 2 May 1985) is a Swiss rower. He won gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men's lightweight four with Lucas Tramèr, Simon Schürch and Simon Niepmann.[1] The same team, coached by New Zealander Ian Wright,[2] also won this event in the 2015 World Championships.[3] He also competed in the men's lightweight coxless four event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, finishing fifth.[4]

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Mario Gyr is a Swiss rower known for winning the gold medal in the men's lightweight coxless four at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Born on 2 May 1985, Gyr has represented Switzerland in international rowing competitions, specializing in lightweight events at a height of 185 cm and weight of 74 kg. He made his Olympic debut at the 2012 Summer Games in London and returned to claim gold in Rio four years later, marking the highlight of his competitive career. His Olympic success was preceded by a gold medal at the 2015 World Rowing Championships with the same crew, establishing him as a key figure in Switzerland's lightweight rowing program. Following his Olympic triumph, Gyr continued competing at the international level, including in heavyweight events at the 2018 World Rowing Championships.

Early life

Birth and origin

Mario Gyr was born on 2 May 1985 in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. This birthplace in central Switzerland establishes his Swiss origin and nationality. No additional verified details about his early life or family background are available from primary sources.

Career

Television guest appearances

Mario Gyr has made occasional guest appearances as himself on Swiss public television programs broadcast by SRF. These appearances, documented primarily through credits as "Self," consist of interviews and guest spots rather than recurring roles or any involvement in acting, production, or other professional capacities. He appeared in two episodes of the long-running SRF sports magazine Sportpanorama, one aired on October 9, 2016, and the other in July 2020. The 2020 segment featured Gyr discussing how he unwinds by fishing. In 2016, Gyr was a guest on the SRF talk show Aeschbacher in the episode titled "Taten statt Worte." He appeared on the traditional card game entertainment program Samschtig-Jass in 2017. In 2024, Gyr was a guest on Donnschtig-Jass, another SRF card game program. These limited guest spots on Swiss television reflect his public visibility as a former Olympic rower, with no additional television credits identified beyond these appearances as himself.

Personal life

Known personal details and interests

Mario Gyr married SRF moderator Fabienne Bamert in 2022. Reliable sources provide limited additional verified details beyond his television guest appearances and marriage. No confirmed information is available on residence, education, or non-media occupation. One of his Sportpanorama appearances in 2020 carried the title "Mario Gyr: Beim Fischen abschalten" ("Mario Gyr: Switching off while fishing"), indicating the segment addressed fishing as a topic for relaxation, though this reflects the content of the appearance rather than a confirmed personal hobby or biographical fact. Overall, documented personal details and interests remain limited, with coverage potentially outdated given sparse records following his 2024 television appearance.
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