Nicole Hassler
Encyclopedia
Nicole Hassler was a French
figure skater
. She was the 1963 World bronze medalist
, the 1963 European silver medalist
and the 1964-1966 European bronze medalist. She represented France at the 1960 Winter Olympics
, where she placed 11th and at the 1964 Winter Olympics
, where she placed 4th.
She was born in Chamonix
and was the daughter of Albert Hassler.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
figure skater
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
. She was the 1963 World bronze medalist
World Figure Skating Championships
The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion...
, the 1963 European silver medalist
European Figure Skating Championships
The European Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of European Champion...
and the 1964-1966 European bronze medalist. She represented France at the 1960 Winter Olympics
France at the 1960 Winter Olympics
France competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, United States.-Medalists:- Alpine skiing:MenWomen- Biathlon:Men1Two minutes added per missed target.- Cross-country skiing:MenMen's 4 x 10 km relay...
, where she placed 11th and at the 1964 Winter Olympics
France at the 1964 Winter Olympics
-Medalists:- Alpine skiing:MenMen's slalomWomen- Biathlon:Men1Two minutes added per miss.- Cross-country skiing:MenMen's 4 x 10 km relay- Figure skating:MenWomen- Speed skating:MenWomen-References:***...
, where she placed 4th.
She was born in Chamonix
Chamonix
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc or, more commonly, Chamonix is a commune in the Haute-Savoie département in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It was the site of the 1924 Winter Olympics, the first Winter Olympics...
and was the daughter of Albert Hassler.
Competitive highlights
| Event | 1957-58 | 1958-59 | 1959-60 | 1960-61 | 1961-62 | 1962-63 | 1963-64 | 1964-65 | 1965-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympics Winter Olympic Games The Winter Olympic Games is a sporting event, which occurs every four years. The first celebration of the Winter Olympics was held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. The original sports were alpine and cross-country skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, Nordic combined, ski jumping and speed skating... |
11th | 4th | |||||||
| World Championships World Figure Skating Championships The World Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which elite figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion... |
23rd | 12th | 6th | 3rd | 4th | 8th | 5th | ||
| European Championships European Figure Skating Championships The European Figure Skating Championships is an annual figure skating competition in which figure skaters compete for the title of European Champion... |
16th | 10th | 8th | 6th | 2nd | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | |
| French Championships French Figure Skating Championships The French Figure Skating Championships are a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions of France. Skaters compete in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters compete at the senior level... |
3rd | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| Richmond Trophy Richmond Trophy The Richmond Trophy was an international figure skating competition for ladies held annually from 1949 to 1980 at the Richmond ice rink near London. It was the only invitational international competition held on a regular basis in the post-war years... |
1st | 1st | |||||||