Alfred Roch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCharles Alfred•Roch
Used nameAlfred•Roch
Nick/petnamesFrédy
Born8 June 1925 in Lausanne, Vaud (SUI)
Died1 August 2023 (aged 98 years 1 month 23 days) in Pontcharra, Isère (FRA)
AffiliationsSC Château-d'Oex, Château d'Oex (SUI)
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Alfred Roch was a Swiss cross-country skier who represented SC Château-d’Oex. Roch competed in the 50 kilometres cross-country at the 1952 Oslo Olympics finishing 16th. In February 2022 he was made an honorary citizen of the commune of Château-d’Oex. Roch died the following August at the age of 98.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) SUI Alfred Roch
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 16