Gérard Coignot
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gérard René•Coignot |
| Used name | Gérard•Coignot |
| Born | 25 November 1936 in Troyes, Aube (FRA) |
| Died | 14 October 2023 (aged 86 years 10 months 19 days) in Tours, Indre-et-Loire (FRA) |
| Affiliations | Troyes ON |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Gérard Coignot was a French competitive swimmer who represented Troyes. Active during the 1950s Coignot was a nine-time runner-up at the French championships in the backstroke. At the 1955 Mediterranean Games in Barcelona he won silver in the 100 metres, finishing second to compatriot Gilbert Bozon. Coignot’s consistent performances earned him a place on the French Olympic team for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, where he finished 17th in the 100 metres event.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | FRA |
Gérard Coignot | |||
| 100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) | =17 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (0–1–0 1955 Barcelona SWI silver: 100 m backstroke)