Bruch was born in Örgryte, Gothenburg, grew up in Skåne, and was later a long-time resident of Malmö. His main discipline was the shot put, and later the discus, as he joined the ranks of the world's greatest in the early 1970s. The highlight of his career came in 1972, when he equalled the world record of 68.40 metres at the Dagens Nyheter games in Stockholm and, later that season, won a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.[1][2][4]
Throughout his career, Bruch was known as being both outspoken and controversial. He readily changed his opinions on various matters, and represented around a dozen athletics teams, including his own IK Diskus. Bruch was a solid athlete, but failed to achieve the greatest success possible in major international events. Arguably, Bruch's greatest successes were Olympicbronze in 1972 along with silver and bronze at the European Championships in Athletics. Bruch equaled the world record in 1972 with a throw of 68.40 metres.[4] His personal best (71.26 metres in November 1984)[2] puts him ninth in the all-time performers list.[1] As well as achieving his sporting career and his turbulent personal life, Bruch also acted in light-entertainment films, debuting in the Italian action comedy film Anche gli angeli tirano di destro and appearing in a minor role in the film version ofRonia the Robber's Daughter. After Bruch retired, he admitted to having used doping throughout his career. Despite this, he never tested positive during his career.[5][6]
His autobiography Gladiatorns kamp (The Gladiator's Battle) was printed in 1990, and an anthology of his poetry, Själ och kropp: Dikter (Body and Soul: Poems), has also been published.
After a few years away from the glare of publicity in the early 1980s, he returned to the spotlight at the age of 38 in the autumn of 1984 – returning to form, he managed a number of throws over the 70 metre mark. He achieved his personal record of 71.26 metres in November 1984 at a competition in Malmö.[1] This mark stood as the Swedish record for 33 years until Daniel Ståhl surpassed it in 2019. At the Swedish Championships in Västerås in 1985, Bruch was involved in a dispute with Anders Borgström, the team captain at the time. Bruch's willingness to speak his mind resulted, effectively, in his disqualification.[1] However, he continued to appear in the media from time to time, most recently in a TV4 documentary from July 2005.
Bruch, Ricky (1990). Gladiatorns kamp: dramat om sanningen bakom rubrikerna om en ännu levande legend- : en självbiografi (in Swedish). [Löddeköpinge]: [RB promotion]. SELIBR 1173045.
Bruch, Ricky (1979). System 2000 och 2001: från nybörjare till elitidrottsman : allt om kost och träning (in Swedish). Rickysport. SELIBR 17775080.
Bruch, Ricky; Johansson, Mona (1980). Kvinnlig figurträning: [bodyshaping och bodybuilding] (in Swedish). Sösdala: Musclecenter. SELIBR 8206802.
Bruch, Ricky (1975). Själ och kropp: dikter (in Swedish). Malmö: Kristallförl. SELIBR 1771317.
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Bjorn Rickard Ricky Bruch Swedish pronunciation ˈbrʊɧː 2 July 1946 30 May 2011 was a Swedish discus thrower poet and actor Ricky BruchRicky Bruch c 1972Personal informationBorn2 July 1946Goteborg SwedenDied30 May 2011 aged 64 Ystad SwedenHeight1 98 m 6 ft 6 in Weight140 kg 309 lb SportSportAthleticsEvent s Discus throw shot putClubMalmo AI IFK HelsingborgOsterhaningeKA 2Coached byKurt Alexandersson 1 Achievements and titlesPersonal best s DT 71 26 m 1984 SP 20 28 m 1973 2 3 Medal record Men s athletics Representing Sweden Olympic Games 1972 Munich Discus throw European Championships 1969 Athens Discus throw 1974 Rome Discus throw European Athletics Indoor Championships 1971 Sofia Shot put European Cup 1970 Stockholm Discus throw Contents 1 Career 2 Bibliography 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksCareer editBruch was born in Orgryte Gothenburg grew up in Skane and was later a long time resident of Malmo His main discipline was the shot put and later the discus as he joined the ranks of the world s greatest in the early 1970s The highlight of his career came in 1972 when he equalled the world record of 68 40 metres at the Dagens Nyheter games in Stockholm and later that season won a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich 1 2 4 Throughout his career Bruch was known as being both outspoken and controversial He readily changed his opinions on various matters and represented around a dozen athletics teams including his own IK Diskus Bruch was a solid athlete but failed to achieve the greatest success possible in major international events Arguably Bruch s greatest successes were Olympic bronze in 1972 along with silver and bronze at the European Championships in Athletics Bruch equaled the world record in 1972 with a throw of 68 40 metres 4 His personal best 71 26 metres in November 1984 2 puts him ninth in the all time performers list 1 As well as achieving his sporting career and his turbulent personal life Bruch also acted in light entertainment films debuting in the Italian action comedy film Anche gli angeli tirano di destro and appearing in a minor role in the film version of Ronia the Robber s Daughter After Bruch retired he admitted to having used doping throughout his career Despite this he never tested positive during his career 5 6 His autobiography Gladiatorns kamp The Gladiator s Battle was printed in 1990 and an anthology of his poetry Sjal och kropp Dikter Body and Soul Poems has also been published After a few years away from the glare of publicity in the early 1980s he returned to the spotlight at the age of 38 in the autumn of 1984 returning to form he managed a number of throws over the 70 metre mark He achieved his personal record of 71 26 metres in November 1984 at a competition in Malmo 1 This mark stood as the Swedish record for 33 years until Daniel Stahl surpassed it in 2019 At the Swedish Championships in Vasteras in 1985 Bruch was involved in a dispute with Anders Borgstrom the team captain at the time Bruch s willingness to speak his mind resulted effectively in his disqualification 1 However he continued to appear in the media from time to time most recently in a TV4 documentary from July 2005 Bruch died on 30 May 2011 from pancreatic cancer 1 7 Bibliography editBruch Ricky 1990 Gladiatorns kamp dramat om sanningen bakom rubrikerna om en annu levande legend en sjalvbiografi in Swedish Loddekopinge RB promotion SELIBR 1173045 Bruch Ricky 1979 System 2000 och 2001 fran nyborjare till elitidrottsman allt om kost och traning in Swedish Rickysport SELIBR 17775080 Bruch Ricky Johansson Mona 1980 Kvinnlig figurtraning bodyshaping och bodybuilding in Swedish Sosdala Musclecenter SELIBR 8206802 Bruch Ricky 1975 Sjal och kropp dikter in Swedish Malmo Kristallforl SELIBR 1771317 Filmography edit1974 Charleston 1974 Aven anglar kan sla en rak hoger 1978 Dante akta re for Hajen 1978 I Skyttens tegn 1984 Ronia the Robber s Daughter 1985 Sjalen ar storre an varlden 1993 DromkakenReferences edit a b c d e f Richard Bruch in Swedish Swedish Olympic Committee Retrieved 17 September 2019 a b c Evans Hilary Gjerde Arild Heijmans Jeroen Mallon Bill et al Ricky Bruch Olympics at Sports Reference com Sports Reference LLC Archived from the original on 2020 04 17 Rickard Bruch trackfield brinkster net a b Richard Bruch 1946 2011 storagrabbar se Sinikeltaiset skandaalit muistatko nama ruotsalaisten dopingkaryt March 2016 Andersson Magnus 31 May 2011 Han kampade mot doden in i det sista Expressen in Swedish Retrieved 2015 07 17 Wiklund Lars 2011 05 30 Ricky Bruch dod forlorade mot cancer Expressen in Swedish Archived from the original on 5 March 2016 Retrieved 2015 07 17 External links editRicky Bruch at IMDb in Swedish Ricky Bruch En svensk Muhammed Ali IMDB Stefan Jarl s documentary about Ricky Bruch Records Preceded by nbsp Jay Silvester Men s Discus World Record Holderequalled the 68 40 m mark from Jay Silvester5 July 1972 14 March 1975 Succeeded by nbsp John van Reenen Preceded by nbsp Ludvik Danek Men s Discus European Record Holder21 September 1969 21 May 1976 Succeeded by nbsp Wolfgang Schmidt Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ricky Bruch amp oldid 1156445329, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
