Bernard de Pourtalès
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| Gold | 1900 Paris | 1—2 ton class, race 1 | |
| Silver | 1900 Paris | 1—2 ton class, race 2 | |
Bernard Alexandre George Edmond de Pourtalès (June 5, 1870 – July 5, 1935) was a Swiss infantry captain and sailor who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.
He was a member of the Swiss boat Lérina, which won the gold medal in the first race of 2-3 ton class and silver medal in the second race of 2-3 ton class. He also participated in the open class, but did not finish. His uncle Hermann and uncle's wife Hélèn were also crew members.
He died in Casablanca.
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