Philippe d'Ursel

Philippe Marie Eugène, Count d'Ursel (28 June 1920 – 26 March 2017) was a Swiss-born Belgian alpine skier and a member of the Ursel family. He was born in Bern, Switzerland in June 1920 and held the title of "Comte" (or "Count") since birth. d'Ursel competed at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz and finished 70th in a field of 111 competitors in the men's downhill event and 39th in a field of 78 competitors in the men's combined event.[1] Count d'Ursel died in March 2017 in Oostkamp, Belgium at the age of 96.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (March 23, 2010). "Philippe, Count d'Ursel Biography and Olympic Results". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
  2. ↑ "Avis de décès - Comte Philippe d'URSEL". Altenloh and Greindl. March 26, 2017. Retrieved April 2, 2017.(in French)


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