EugÃ¨ne Henry Gravelotte

Full name: EugÃ¨ne Henry Gravelotte
Other name(s): EugÃ¨ne-Henri Gravelotte
Gender: Male
Born: February 6, 1876 in Paris, Paris, France
Died: August 23, 1939 in BÃ©nodet, FinistÃ¨re, France
Affiliations: Corichon
Country: France
Sport: Fencing

Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)

Biography

A young medical student, Gravelotte became the first French Olympic champion by winning the 1896 foil fencing event. He was awarded with a silver plate by King Georgios â the item is currently on display in the French Sports Museum.

Results

Games	Age	City	Sport	Event	Team	NOC	Rank	Medal
1896 Summer	20	Athina	Fencing	Men's Foil, Individual	France	FRA	1	Gold

Men's Foil, Individual

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Team	NOC	Phase	Unit	Rank	Date	Result

id: 21,879

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