Camille Tournier
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jean Camille•Claret-Tournier |
| Used name | Camille•Tournier |
| Born | 25 December 1900 in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie (FRA) |
| Died | 25 September 1974 in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Camille Tournier was mainly famous as a mountaineer and mountain guide. In 1918, he started his training as a porter and six years later he became a licensed guide. In 1944, he was a member of a rope team that made the first ascent of the Aiguille de Midi. Later, he was elected chairman of the Society of Mountain Guides in Chamonix and also of the respective national society. He was an active climber into his 60s and was involved in many mountain rescue operations.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | FRA |
Camille Tournier | |||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) |