Ansèlme Brusa
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Plinio Ansèlme•Brusa |
| Used name | Ansèlme•Brusa |
| Born | 27 August 1899 in Chiasso, Ticino (SUI) |
| Died | 24 July 1969 in Lyon, Rhône (FRA) |
| Measurements | 170 cm |
| Affiliations | Cercle de l'Aviron de Lyon, Lyon (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Ansèlme Brusa was born in Switzerland of Italian nationality. Still in Switzerland he excelled in gymnastics, even becoming national champion. After World War I he came to France, settling in Lyon. He was 1931 European champion in the coxed pairs with André Giriat and Pierre Brunet. Shortly before the Games in Los Angeles, Brusa became a French citizen, so he was able to participate for France at the Games with this crew, winning the bronze medal. In 1927 and 1931 they were also French Champions.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Rowing | FRA |
Ansèlme Brusa | |||
| Coxed Pairs, Men (Olympic) | France | 3 | Bronze |