About André Firmenich
Lived 1905 – 1965 (aged 60). André Firmenich was a Swiss athlete and businessperson.
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. He was disqualified from the 1936 Games for being a professional athlete, disallowed by the International Olympic Committee at the time. Record
Competition Event Team Position 1936 Summer Olympics Sailing - 6 Metre 1948 Summer Olympics Sailing - 6 Metre 7th 1952 Summer Olympics Sailing - 6 Metre 6th
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Who was André Firmenich?
Swiss entrepreneur and sailor (1905-1965)
When was André Firmenich born?
André Firmenich was born on 26 March 1905 in Geneva.
When did André Firmenich die?
André Firmenich died on 26 June 1965 in Geneva.
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André Firmenich was an athlete and businessperson.
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André Firmenich was Swiss.
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