André Firmenich
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Born | 26 March 1905 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Died | 21 June 1965 (aged 60)[1] Geneva, Switzerland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sailing |
André Firmenich (26 March 1905 – 21 June 1965) was a Swiss sailor. He competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics, the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2] He was disqualified from the 1936 Games for being a professional athlete,[3] disallowed by the International Olympic Committee at the time.
Record
| Competition | Event | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Sailing - 6 Metre | .svg.png){kind=small} Switzerland |
DQ |
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Sailing - 6 Metre | Switzerland |
7th |
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Sailing - 6 Metre | Switzerland |
6th |
References
- ^ "Avis Mortuares". Journal de Genève (in French). 23 June 1965. p. 9. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "André Firmenich". Olympedia. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "6 Metres, Open". Olympedia. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
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