Alain Mosconi

Alain Mosconi (born 9 September 1949) is a French former swimmer, Olympic medalist and world record holder. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics 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.^[1]

Alain Mosconi

Alain Mosconi at the 1966 European championships
Personal information
Born	(1949-09-09) 9 September 1949 (age 75) Puteaux, France
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Club	CN Marseille
Medal record Representing  France Olympic Games 1968 Mexico City 400 m freestyle European Championships 1970 Barcelona 4×100 m medley 1966 Utrecht 400 m freestyle

He won two medals at the European Championships in 1966 and 1970.^[2] 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.^[3]

See also

• World record progression 400 metres freestyle
• World record progression 800 metres freestyle