Hugues Broussard
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hugues•Broussard |
| Used name | Hugues•Broussard |
| Born | 4 March 1934 in Oujda, Oriental (MAR) |
| Died | 18 February 2019 (aged 84 years 11 months 14 days) in ? (MAR) |
| Affiliations | FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Bordeaux (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
During the mid-1950s French swimmer Hugues Broussard represented FC Girondins de Bordeaux. In 1954 Broussard won his first of three consecutive national titles in the 200 metres breaststroke, representing France at several international competitions. At the 1955 Mediterranean Games he won gold in both the 200 metres breaststroke and the 4 × 100 metres medley relay, securing himself a spot on the Olympic team. At the Melbourne Games, Broussard swam in his favourite event, qualifying from the heats, but was then disqualified in the final.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | FRA |
Hugues Broussard | |||
| 200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) | AC r2/2 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (2–0–0 1955 Barcelona SWI gold: 200 m breaststroke and 4×100 m medley relay)