Bertrand, Vicomte du Pontavice de Heussey
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Bertrand Marie Charles Henri•du Pontavice de Heussey |
| Used name | Bertrand, Vicomte•du Pontavice de Heussey |
| Born | 19 December 1892 in Angers, Maine-et-Loire (FRA) |
| Died | 16 May 1953 (aged 60 years 4 months 28 days) in Paris XVIe, Paris (FRA) |
| Title(s) | Vicomte (Viscount) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
As part of the Pontavice family, Bertrand du Pontavice de Heussey held the nobility title of viscount. Bertrand had a lengthy military background and fought in World War I, which saw him decorated with the Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honor. Bertrand was a horse breeder by trade but he also dabbled in winter sports, including the bobsleigh. He was part of the five-man team in the second French sled at the 1928 St. Moritz Olympics. They finished 19th on the first run and 10th on the second run to finish 15th overall.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) | FRA |
Bertrand, Vicomte du Pontavice de Heussey | |||
| Four/Five, Men (Olympic) | France 2 | 15 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (Vicomte (Viscount))