Fernand Grosjean

Fernand Grosjean (5 May 1924 – 19 August 2015) was a Swiss alpine skier who competed at the 1948 and at the 1952 Winter Olympics.[2] In 1948 he finished eighth in the alpine skiing downhill competition and 16th in the combined event. Four years later he finished eleventh in the 1952 giant slalom competition. Grosjean won a silver medal in the giant slalom at the 1950 World Championships.

Fernand Grosjean
Grosjean (left) at the 1950 World Championships
Personal information
Born5 May 1924
Geneva, Switzerland[1]
Died19 August 2015 (aged 91)
Sport
SportAlpine skiing
Medal record
Representing   Switzerland
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1950 ColoradoGiant slalom

Grosjean's grandson is racing driver Romain Grosjean.[2][3]

References

  1. Fernand Grosjean. sports-reference.com
  2. "Romain Grosjean : «J'ai profité de chaque instant»" (in French). Le Figaro. AFP. 23 August 2015.
  3. Ferrier, Jean-Claude (24 August 2015). "Le champion de ski genevois Fernand Grosjean nous a quittés". Tribune de Genève (in French).


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