Michel Grandjean

Michel Grandjean (12 April 1931 – 11 December 2010) was a Swiss pair skater. With his sister Silvia Grandjean, he won the 1954 European Figure Skating Championships. They placed 7th at the 1952 Winter Olympics. The also participated at various skating shows including Ice Capades and Holiday on Ice.[1]

Michel Grandjean
Born12 April 1931
Died11 December 2010(2010-12-11) (aged 79)
Figure skating career
Country  Switzerland
Medal record
Pairs' figure skating
Representing   Switzerland
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1954 OsloPairs
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1954 BolzanoPairs

Results

(pairs with Silvia Grandjean)

Event 1951 1952 1953 1954
Winter Olympic Games7th
World Championships7th6th4th2nd
European Championships4th4th1st
Swiss Championships1st1st1st

References
  1. James R. Hines (2011). Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating. The Rowman & Litterfield Publishing Group. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-81086859-5.
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