Henri Manuel (SUI), secretary-treasurer of FISA from 1923 to 1925. A native of Lausanne, and heir to one of the founders of the Lausanne Rowing Club, of which he was chairman from 1913 to 1919, before serving as president of the Swiss rowing federation in 1920 and 1921; after which he returned to his club as chairman from 1921 to 1922. Together with E. Baud, he represented FISA at the Olympic congress in 1921. Eugene Baud (SUI), president of FISA from 1924 until his death in 1926. Born on June 22nd 1866 in Lausanne. He became the first Swiss European champion in 1893 as a member of the famous 4 + , the “Dare-Dare” (Speedsters) of the “Rowing Club de Lausanne.” He became this club’s delegate to the Swiss federation. In 1920 - 1921 he was vice-president of this federation, before his election as FISA’s first president at Como, on August 31st 1923, when FISA’s administrative council was set up. Subsequently he was unanimously jeelected to this office. Here is a description by Louis Choisy of the way he chaired the discussions: “He possesses, on the one hand, endless ability and background knowledge, and on the other admirable accuracy and clarity of view. Always alert, he never allows the debate to wander from the point, quickly bringing it back to the matter in hand, and - a feature which is especially welcome in a congress chairman - he has at his finger-tips any number of well- developed and remarkably precise arguments regarding all items on the agenda. This moves the debate along and prevents it from drag ging on.” Falling seriously ill in 1926, he received expert attention from his former crew member, the great surgeon, G. Vuillet. September 1st 1923 — Como 25th men’s European championships The regatta took place on Lake Como, on a straight course over 2,000 metres. There was brilliant sunshine. The organisation was passable, although it had not been 'possible to halt the boat traffic on the lake, and the huge rectangle of floating pine-logs ringing the course was often crossed by ill-disciplined supporters. Portugal competed for the first time. Czechoslovakia made a reappearance. The races 4 + : 9 entered - 6 started 1. SUI 2. NED 3. HUN 4. FRA 5. ITA 6. BEL After a good start, the French led for 750 metres, when the Swiss, rowing powerfully, passed them and were never threatened, in spite of a come-back by the Dutch from Laga, in Delft. Hungary finished well. lx: 7 entered — 7 started 1. SUI 2. NED 3. TCH 4. ITA 5. BEL 6. FRA 7. ESP The Zurich sculler, R. Bosshard, took charge in the se cond half of the race. 2 +: 6 entered 1. SUI 2. ITA 3. FRA 4. BEL 5. NED 6. POR Felber and Candeveau, from Geneva, second in 1921 and first in 1922, easily defended their title. 2x: 5 entered 1. SUI 2. NED 3. ITA 4. FRA 5. BEL All five crews got off to a good start. After a mishap, the Belgians, Taymans and Smet, fell back rapidly. The race was over by 1,350 metres and Bosshard, having already won the single sculls, gained a second gold medal together with his partner, Thoma. 8 + : 5 entered. 1. ITA 2. SUI 3. TCH 4. FRA 5. BEL Having taken the lead from the start, the Italians from “Diadora de Zara” held off the challenges of the Swiss (the Schoechlin eight) thanks to a powerful stroke and a lovely, long, flexible style. A mere fifth of a second sepa rated the two leading boats. Deciding who had won was not an easy task. Some thought that it was the Swiss. On The “Pile du Face” of Rowing-Club Lausanne in about 1896 with Eugene Baud who would become the first FISA Presi dent. This crew was Champion of Europe in the Coxed Four at the First European Championships at Orta. © Archives IOC 56
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