Louis Mermillod

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLouis André•Mermillod
Used nameLouis•Mermillod
Born15 January 1895 in Vernier, Genève (SUI)
Died27 November 1936 (aged 41 years 10 months 12 days) in Vernier, Genève (SUI)
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Louis Mermillod was second in the Swiss sprint championship in 1915. After World War I he won the Swiss sprint title in both 1924-25, also competing at the World Championships in 1925. In 1932-33 he became a member of the board of the Genève Bicycle Club, becoming President in 1935. In those years he ran a bicycle shop in Genève.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) SUI Louis Mermillod
Sprint, Men (Olympic) 3 h3 r5/6