Gaston Mercier

Who was Gaston Mercier?

Gaston Antoine Mercier was a French rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, in the 1956 Summer Olympics, and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Paris.

In 1952 he was a crew member of the French boat which won the gold medal in the coxed pairs event.

Four years later he won the bronze medal with the French boat in the coxless fours competition.

At the 1960 Games he was part of the French boat which finished fourth in the eights event.