Pierre Cottier

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePierre Henri•Cottier
Used namePierre•Cottier
Born14 May 1908 in Paris Ie, Paris (FRA)
Died11 April 1998 in Paris XVIIIe, Paris (FRA)
Measurements80 kg
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Pierre Cottier was born in Paris to Swiss parents, and was selected to represent Switzerland in the light-heavyweight weightlifting event at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, which he placed 13th. Upon his return to France, he later set a world record in his weight class in 1938 (111.5 kg). Cottier continued to reside in Paris until his death in 1998, aged 87.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Weightlifting SUI Pierre Cottier
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 13

Errata

Date of birth previously given as 15 May 1908, but 14 May was confirmed with his birth record.