Émile-Georges Drigny
Émile-Georges Drigny (born July 3, 1883 in Melun , † 1957 ) was a French water polo player , sports official and journalist.
Drigny took part in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp as a member of the French national team. From 1928 to 1932 he was President of the FINA World Swimming Federation. In 1984 he was inducted into the international swimming sport hall of fame . In memory of Drigny, a swimming pool in Paris in the 10th arrondissement was named after him.
Web links
- Émile-Georges Drigny in the International Swimming Hall of Fame (English)
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| SURNAME | Drigny, Émile-Georges |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French water polo player and sports official |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 3, 1883 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Melun |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1957 |