Pierre Cottier
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Pierre Henri•Cottier |
| Used name | Pierre•Cottier |
| Born | 14 May 1908 in Paris Ie, Paris (FRA) |
| Died | 11 April 1998 in Paris XVIIIe, Paris (FRA) |
| Measurements | 80 kg |
| NOC |  Switzerland |
Biography
Pierre Cottier was born in Paris to Swiss parents, and was selected to represent Switzerland in the light-heavyweight weightlifting event at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, which he placed 13th. Upon his return to France, he later set a world record in his weight class in 1938 (111.5 kg). Cottier continued to reside in Paris until his death in 1998, aged 87.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | SUI |
Pierre Cottier | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 13 |
Errata
Date of birth previously given as 15 May 1908, but 14 May was confirmed with his birth record.