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Karl Hischier, 91, Swiss Olympic cross-country skier (1952).
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|Karl Hischier (21 January 1925 – 21 August 2016) was a Swiss cross-country skier who competed in the 1950s. He finished 17th in the 50 km event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. He was born in Oberwald.
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