Alain Mosconi (born 9 September 1949) is a French former swimmer, Olympic medalist and world record holder. He competed at the

1968 The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – " Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * Janu ...

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1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich 1972 (german: München 1972), was an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. ...

in six freestyle, butterfly and medley relay events. In 1968 he won a bronze medal in the 400 m freestyle and finished in fifth place in the 200 m individual freestyle and 4 × 200 m freestyle relay. In 1972, his best achievement was seventh place in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay. He won two medals at the European Championships in 1966 and 1970. In 1967 he set world records in the 400 metres freestyle and 800 metres freestyle. He was president of General Motors, SEAT and Fiat, in France.

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* 1949 births Living people People from Puteaux French male butterfly swimmers French male freestyle swimmers Olympic swimmers of France Swimmers at the 1968 Summer Olympics Swimmers at the 1972 Summer Olympics World record setters in swimming Olympic bronze medalists in swimming European Aquatics Championships medalists in swimming Medalists at the 1968 Summer Olympics Olympic bronze medalists for France Sportspeople from Hauts-de-Seine {{France-swimming-bio-stub

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