Vital Vouardoux
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Vital•Vouardoux |
| Used name | Vital•Vouardoux |
| Born | 2 May 1919 in Grimentz, Valais (SUI) |
| Died | 20 October 1977 in Sierre, Valais (SUI) |
| NOC |  Switzerland |
Biography
Vital Vouardoux was a Swiss skier and mountain guide. Born in the mountain village of Grimentz, Vouardoux won a bronze medal in the 1943 Patrouille des Glaciers event, one of three military patrol events held during World War II in Switzerland. Vouardoux competed at the 1948 Winter Olympics while serving in the Swiss military as a Gefreiter. In the 1950s-60s he worked as a gamekeeper.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Winter Olympics | Military Ski Patrol (Skiing) | SUI |
Vital Vouardoux | |||
| Military Ski Patrol, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | Switzerland | 1 |