André Moillen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Paul André•Moillen |
| Used name | André•Moillen |
| Born | 10 January 1907 in Ormont-Dessous, Vaud (SUI) |
| Died | 15 January 1952 (aged 45 years 5 days) in Corseaux, Vaud (SUI) |
| Affiliations | Sporting-Club des Diablerets, Les Diablerets (SUI) |
| NOC |  Switzerland |
Biography
André Moillen practiced many winter sports. Together with his cousin Jean Moillen he won a silver medal at the first four-man bob World Championships in 1930, two years after their Olympic appearance. Both came from the resort of Les Diablerets, which is part of the municipality of Ormont-Dessus in the Vaud canton. They also played for the Les Diablerets ice hockey team and were excellent skiiers. André was also a skating and ski instructor and worked as a journalist. He later ran the guest-house Les Lilas, and was also president of the local choir, which was conducted by Jean. Both died in a fatal car crash on the way to Vevey, when their car crashed at night into an unlit lorry.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | SUI |
André Moillen | |||
| Four/Five, Men (Olympic) | Switzerland 2 | 13 |
Olympic family relations
- Cousin of Jean Moillen
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died together with his cousin Jean Moillen, when their car crashed into an unlit lorry at night.)