René Burkhalter of Switzerland was a member of the Central Committee and the Technical Commission of the Swiss Federation of Fencing. He was Founder and President during 25 years of the " Grand Prix de Bern" and president of the Swiss Olympic Association from 1997 to 2001.
In 2001 he was awarded the Olympic Order by the IOC. [1]
René Burkhalter of Switzerland was a member of the Central Committee and the Technical Commission of the Swiss Federation of Fencing. He was Founder and President during 25 years of the " Grand Prix de Bern" and president of the Swiss Olympic Association from 1997 to 2001.
In 2001 he was awarded the Olympic Order by the IOC. [1]