About Georges Schneider
Lived 1925 – 1963 (aged 38). Georges Schneider was a Swiss alpine skier.
Georges Schneider (11 July 1925 – 10 September 1963) was a Swiss alpine skier who won the slalom event at the 1950 World Championships. He competed at the 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1960 Winter Olympics with the best result of fifth place in the giant slalom in 1952 and in the slalom in 1956. He died in a hunting accident aged 38.
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Who was Georges Schneider?
Swiss alpine skier (1925-1963)
When was Georges Schneider born?
Georges Schneider was born on 11 July 1925 in Les Ponts-de-Martel.
When did Georges Schneider die?
Georges Schneider died on 10 September 1963 in Oberrickenbach.
What was Georges Schneider's occupation?
Georges Schneider was an alpine skier.
What nationality was Georges Schneider?
Georges Schneider was Swiss.
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