Gene Walet, Jr.
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Eugene Henry "Gene"•Walet, Jr. |
| Used name | Gene•Walet, Jr. |
| Born | 24 September 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) |
| Died | 2 April 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) |
| Measurements | 186 cm / 91 kg |
| Affiliations | Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Gene Walet, Jr. attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, but eventually graduated from Georgetown University in 1922. Walet later earned a law degree from Loyola University of New Orleans in 1927. Walet competed in football, baseball, and basketball at all three colleges. He worked as an executive and lawyer. His son, Gene Walet, III, was on his crew with him at the 1956 Olympics and later competed at the 1960 Olympics. Both Walets sailed out of the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Sailing | USA |
Gene Walet, Jr. | |||
| Three Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) | Spirit III | 9 |
Olympic family relations
- Father of Gene Walet, III