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. He was the grandfather of French Formula One driver Romain Grosjean.[2][3]

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

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