Patrick Péra

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full namePatrick Henri•Péra
Used namePatrick•Péra
Born17 January 1949 in Lyon, Rhône (FRA)
Measurements176 cm / 70 kg
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 2
Total 2

Biography

Patrick Pera competed at the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics, winning bronze medals in men’s singles both times. He was a seven-time French Champion, winning that title from 1966-72, after a third-place finish in 1965. At the World Championships, Pera was runner-up in 1971 and finished third in 1968 and 1969. He was second at the 1969 and 1970 European Championships, placing third in 1972. Pera was selected to carry the French flag at the Opening Ceremony of the 1972 Winter Olympics. In 1978 he married an American woman and settled in the United States. Pera had previously had a relationship for two years with future fashion designer Vera Wang, who at the time was a promising figure skater in the US.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Winter Olympics Figure Skating (Skating) FRA Patrick Péra
Singles, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1972 Winter Olympics Figure Skating (Skating) FRA Patrick Péra
Singles, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1972 Winter Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony FRA Patrick Péra

Special Notes