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
Born	5 May 1924 Geneva, Switzerland[1]
Died	19 August 2015 (aged 91)
Sport
Sport	Alpine skiing
Medal record Representing   Switzerland World Championships 1950 Colorado Giant slalom

References

1. Fernand Grosjean. sports-reference.com
2. "Grosjean : «J'ai profité de chaque instant»" (in French). Le Figaro. 23 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
3. "Décès: Le champion de ski genevois Fernand Grosjean nous a quittés – Sports – tdg.ch". tdg.ch/.