France at the 1900 Summer Olympics

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France at the
1900 Summer Olympics
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IOC codeFRA
NOCFrench National Olympic and Sports Committee
Websitewww.franceolympique.com (in French)
in Paris
Competitors720 in 19[1] sports
Medals
Ranked 1st
Gold
26
Silver
41
Bronze
34
Total
101
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Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games

France was the host of the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. France was one of many nations that had competed in the 1896 Summer Olympics in Greece and had returned to compete at the 1900 Games.

Gold medals were not given out and silver medals were given to the winners while bronze medals were given to second place.

Medalists[]

Gold[]

Silver[]

  • Noël Bas – gymnastics, combined exercises
  • Émile Bougnol – fencing, masters épée
  • Émile Champion – athletics, marathon
  • Jean Decazes – sailing, 10-20 ton
  • Henri Deloge – athletics, 1500 metres
  • André Gaudin – rowing, single sculls
  • René Guyot – shooting, trap shooting
  • Henri Helle – archery, Au Chapelet 50 metres
  • Louis Hildebrand – cycling, 25 kilometres
  • Georges John – croquet, singles one ball
  • Alphonse Kirchhoffer – fencing, masters foil
  • Henri Masson – fencing, foil
  • Léon Moreaux – shooting, rapid fire pistol
  • Achille Paroche – shooting, individual military pistol
  • Louis Perrée – fencing, épée
  • Hélène Prévost – tennis, women's singles
  • Fernand Sanz – cycling, 2000 metre sprint
  • Auguste Serrurier – archery, Sur la Perche à la Herse
  • Auguste Serrurier – archery, Sur la Perche à la Pyramide
  • André Six – swimming, men's underwater swimming
  • Henri Tauzin – athletics, 400 metre hurdles
  • Victor Thibaud – archery, Au Cordon Doré 33 metres
  • Victor Thibaud – archery, Au Chapelet 33 metres
  • Léon Thiébaut – fencing, sabre
  • Maurice Vignerot – croquet, singles two balls
  • Henri Deloge, Jacques Chastanié, André Castanet, Michel Champoudry, and Gaston Ragueneau – athletics, 5000 metre team race
  • Maurice Durquetty, Etchegaray – pelota, two-man
  • Louis Duffoy, Maurice Lecoq, Léon Moreaux, Achille Paroche, Trinité – shooting, team military pistol
  • Raymond Basset, Jean Collas, Charles Gondouin, Joseph Roffo, Émile Sarrade, Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría – tug of war
  • , Robert Linzeler, Texier 1, Texier 2 – sailing, 0-½ ton race 1
  • Jean Charcot, Robert Linzeler, Texier, Texier – sailing, 0-½ ton race 2
  • Jacques Baudrier, , , William Martin, Jules Valton – sailing, ½-1 ton race 1
  • Auguste Albert, , Charles Hugo, – sailing, 1-2 ton race 1
  • Jacques Doucet, Auguste Godinet, Henri Mialaret, – sailing, 2-3 ton race 1
  • Jacques Doucet, Auguste Godinet, Henri Mialaret, Susse – sailing, 2-3 ton race 2
  • , , Maurice Gufflet, Robert Gufflet, – sailing, 3-10 ton race 2
  • Club Française – football, men's competition
  • – rowing, coxed fours
  • – cricket, 2-day 12-man
  • – rowing, coxed pairs
  • – swimming, men's 200 metre team swimming
  • Max Décugis and Basil Spalding de Garmendia (USA) – tennis, men's doubles
  • Hélène Prévost and Harold Mahony (GBR) – tennis, mixed doubles

Bronze[]

  • Eugène Balmé – shooting, rapid fire pistol
  • – equestrian, long jump
  • Marcel Boulenger – fencing, foil
  • Louis de Champsavin – equestrian, jumping
  • Jacques Chastanié – athletics, 2500 metre steeplechase
  • Justinien de Clary – shooting, trap shooting
  • – cycling, 25 kilometres
  • Louis Trousselier – cycling, points race
  • Lucien Démanet – gymnastics, combined exercises
  • Auguste Donny – sailing, 2-3 ton race 2
  • Pierre Gervais – sailing, 0-½ ton race 2
  • Henri Helle – archery, Au Cordon Doré 50 metres
  • Henri Laurent – fencing, masters épée
  • Louis Martin – swimming, men's 4000 metre freestyle
  • Émile Mercier – archery, Au Chapelet 50 metres
  • Jean-Baptiste Mimiague – fencing, masters foil
  • Charles Frédéric Petit – archery, Au Cordon Doré 33 metres
  • Charles Frédéric Petit – archery, Au Chapelet 33 metres
  • – croquet, singles two balls
  • Léon Sée – fencing, épée
  • Léon Sée – fencing, amateurs-masters épée
  • Emile Torcheboeuf – athletics, standing long jump
  • Chrétien Waydelich – croquet, singles one ball
  • Auguste Cavadini, Maurice Lecoq, Léon Moreaux, Achille Paroche, René Thomas – shooting, team military rifle
  • André Prévost and Georges de la Chapelle – tennis, men's doubles
  • Henri Monnot, Léon Tellier, Gaston Cailleux – sailing, 0-½ ton race 1
  • Marcel Meran, , – sailing, ½-1 ton race 1
  • Jacques Baudrier, Lucien Baudrier, Dubosq, Edouard Mantois – sailing, ½-1 ton race 2
  • Auguste Albert, Duval, Charles Hugo, F. Vilamitjana – sailing, 1-2 ton race 2
  • De Cottignon, Emile Jean-Fontaine, Ferdinand Schlatter – sailing, 2-3 ton race 1
  • E. Michelet, F. Michelet – sailing, open class
  • – rowing, coxed pairs
  • – swimming, men's 200 metre team swimming
  • Pupilles de Neptune – water polo, men's tournament
  • – polo, men's tournament[2]
  • – water polo, men's tournament[2]

Results by event[]

Archery[]

France took four of seven gold medals, five of eight silver medals, and four of five bronze medals in the six archery events that were Olympic. Belgium and the Netherlands were the only others nation that competed, taking the remaining seven medals. Many of the French, Belgian, and Dutch competitors are unknown as their names were not recorded. 13 French archers are known by at least their surname, 116 are unidentified in any way. The 129 archers had 240 entries across all 7 archery events.

Archer Event Score Rank
Victor Thibault Au Cordon Doré 33 metres Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Charles Frédéric Petit Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Henri Hérouin Au Cordon Doré 50 metres 31 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Émile Fisseux 28 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Henri Helle 27 4
Édouard Beaudoin 26 5
Denet 26 6
Galinard Unknown 7
Lecomte 25 8
Victor Thibault Au Chapelet 33 metres Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Charles Frédéric Petit Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Eugène Mougin Au Chapelet 50 metres Unknown 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Henri Helle Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Émile Mercier Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Henri Hérouin Championnat du Monde 22 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Auguste Serrurier Sur la Perche à la Herse Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Émile Grumiaux Sur la Perche à la Pyramide Unknown 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Auguste Serrurier Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Athletics[]

France was one of 9 nations to have competed at both the first two Olympics in athletics. 22 athletes competed in 18 events, with a total of 28 entries. France won its first Olympic championship in the sport, though that victory's belonging to France is disputed. Michel Théato was Luxembourgish but living in Paris; his win in the marathon is credited to France by the International Olympic Committee, which rejected a petition by Luxembourg to change the Olympic record of Théato's nationality.[3] Including Théato's gold medal, France won a total of 7 medals in the sport and ranked 3rd in the leaderboard for athletics.

Track and road events
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Repechage Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Adolphe Klingelhoefer Men's 60 metres Unknown 4–5 N/A Did not advance
Adolphe Klingelhoefer Men's 200 metres Unknown 3 N/A Did not advance
Georges Clément Men's 400 metres Unknown 4 N/A Did not advance
Charles-Robert Faidide Unknown 3 Did not advance
Henri Deloge Men's 800 metres 2:00.6 1 Q N/A Unknown 4
Maurice Salomez Unknown 4 Did not advance
Henri Deloge Men's 1500 metres N/A 4:06.6 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Louis Segondi Unknown 7–9
Eugène Choisel Men's 110 metres hurdles DNF 4 r N/A Unknown 3 Did not advance
Adolphe Klingelhoefer DNF 4 r DNS Did not advance
Jean Lécuyer Bye Bye Unknown 4
Eugène Choisel Men's 200 metres hurdles Unknown 2 Q N/A Unknown 4
Henri Tauzin Unknown 4 Did not advance
Henri Tauzin Men's 400 metres hurdles Bye N/A 58.3 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Jacques Chastanié Men's 2500 metres steeplechase N/A Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Jacques Chastanié Men's 4000 metres steeplechase N/A Unknown 4
Eugène Besse Men's marathon N/A 4:00:43.0 4
Émile Champion 3:04:17.0 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Auguste Marchais DNF
Michel Théato 2:59:45.0 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Georges Touquet-Daunis DNF
Men's 5000 metres team race N/A 29 points 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Field events
Athlete Events Qualification Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Albert Delannoy Men's long jump 6.755 3 Q 6.755 5
Albert Delannoy Men's triple jump N/A Unknown 5
Alexandre Tuffère Unknown 6
Louis Monnier Men's high jump N/A 1.60 7
Émile Gontier Men's pole vault N/A 3.30 4
Emile Torcheboeuf Men's standing long jump N/A 3.03 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Émile Gontier Men's discus throw N/A 30.00 13

Basque pelota[]

France sent one of two teams that competed in the pelota tournament. The two-man team lost to Spain's team, taking the silver medal.

Team Event Final Rank
Two-mean teams Lost vs.
José de Amézola y Aspizúa/Francisco Villota (ESP)
2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Cricket[]

France was represented by the in cricket in 1900. The team lost the only match, a 2-day 12-man contest, by 158 runs.

Cricketers Event Final Place
2-day
12-man

William Anderson, William Attrill, J. Braid, W. Browning,
Robert Horne, Timothée Jordan, Arthur MacEvoy, Douglas Robinson,
F. Rogues, A.J. Schneidau, Henry Terry, Philip Tomalin (captain)
Lost to
 Devon and Somerset Wanderers (GBR)
by 158 runs
2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Croquet[]

France was the only nation to compete in croquet. France sent 6 men and 3 women. The French players won all 7 medals in the three events.

Player Event Round 1 Round 2 Final
Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
Gaston Aumoitte Singles, one ball 18 4 Q 18 2 Q 15 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Al. Blachère 17 3 Q 22 4 Did not advance
Louise Anne Marie Després 24 5 Did not advance
Jeanne Filleul-Brohy DNF Did not advance
Marcel Haëntjens DNF Did not advance
Georges Johin 13 2 Q 16 1 Q 21 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Marie Ohier DNF Did not advance
Jacques Sautereau DNF Did not advance
Chrétien Waydelich 11 1 Q 20 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Did not advance
Player Event Round 1 Final pool
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Al. Blachère Singles, two balls  Sautereau (FRA)
L 2–0 (41–19)
Sautereau
L unknown
Vignerot
L (walkover)
Waydelich
L unknown
4
Louise Anne Marie Després Vignerot
L 2–0 (42–40)
Did not advance
Jeanne Filleul-Brohy Waydelich
L (walkover)
Did not advance
Jacques Sautereau  Blachère (FRA)
W 2–0 (41–19)
Blachère
W unknown
Waydelich
L unknown
Vignerot
L 2–1 (42–41)
3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Maurice Vignerot  Desprès (FRA)
W 2–0 (42–40)
Waydelich
L 2–1 (42–41)
Blachère
W (walkover)
Sautereau
W 2–1 (42–41)
2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Chrétien Waydelich  Filleul-Brohy (FRA)
W (walkover)
Vignerot
W 2–1 (42–41)
Sautereau
'W unknown
Blachère
W unknown
1st place, gold medalist(s)
Players Event Result Rank
Doubles Details unknown 1st place, gold medalist(s)

Cycling[]

France competed a second time in cycling, once again dominating the field. Of the nine medals awarded in the event, French cyclists took six—two of each type. 59 French cyclists competed.

Cyclist Event Round 1 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Charles Amberger Men's sprint Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Georges Augoyat Unknown 4–7 Did not advance
Omer Beaugendre Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Bérard Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Maxime Bertrand Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Unknown 4–7 Did not advance
Alfred Boulnois Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Fernand Boulmant Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Gaston Bullier Unknown 3 Q Unknown 2 Did not advance
Unknown 4–5 Did not advance
Adolphe Cayron 1:34.2 1 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Vladislav Chalupa Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Chaput Unknown 3 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Georges Coindre Unknown 2 Q 1:50.4 1 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Coisy Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Auguste Daumain Unknown 3 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Will Davis Unknown 2 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Marcel Dohis Unknown 2 Q Unknown 2 Did not advance
Émile Dubois Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Paul Espeit Unknown 2 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Franzen Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Théophile Fras Unknown 3 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Germain Unknown 3 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Guillot Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Louis Hildebrand 1:34.2 1 Q Unknown 2 Did not advance
DNF Did not advance
Paul Legrain 1:30.4 1 Q 2:57.4 1 Q Unknown 2 Did not advance
Lohner Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Maibaum Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Léon Maisonnave 1:35.8 1 Q 1:49.2 1 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Joseph Mallet Unknown 3 Q 2:45.0 1 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Maurice Monniot Unknown 4–7 Did not advance
Unknown 4–5 Did not advance
Georges Neurouth Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Pichard Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Léon Ponscarme Unknown 2 Q Unknown 2 Did not advance
A. Porcher DQ Did not advance
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Paul Rosso Unknown 3 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Fernand Sanz Unknown 2 Q 2:00.0 1 Q 2:46.6 1 Q Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Albert Taillandier 1:36.8 1 Q 2:00.6 1 Q 2:42.6 1 Q 2:52.0 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Maurice Terrier Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Thomann Unknown 3 Q Unknown 3 Did not advance
Émile Vadbled Unknown 4–8 Did not advance
Ferdinand Vasserot Unknown 3 Q 2:21.6 1 Q Unknown 2 Did not advance
Edouard Wick DNF Did not advance
Louis Bastien Men's 25 kilometres N/A 25:36.2 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Maxime Bertrand Unknown 4
Auguste Daumain 29:36.2 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Léon Gingembre Unknown 5–6
Louis Hildebrand 28:09.4 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Louis Trousselier Unknown 5–6
Cyclist Event Prime 1 Prime 2 Prime 3 Prime 4 Prime 5 Prime 6 Prime 7 Prime 8 Prime 9 Prime 10 Total Rank
J. Bérard Men's points race 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
Adolphe Cayron 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 6
Chaput 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 8 4
Georges Coindre 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12
Coisy 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 7
Marcel Dohis 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 9
Germain 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 9
Louis Trousselier 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 9 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Ferdinand Vasserot 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 7

Equestrian[]

Equestrian Horse Event Time, height,
or distance
Place
de Béthune-Scully Tip-Top Jumping Unknown 4–37
Louis de Champsavin Terpsichore 2:26.0 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Unknown Unknown 4–37
Unknown Unknown 4–37
Count d'Havrincourt Mavourneen Unknown 4–37
Dominique Gardères Unknown Unknown 4–37
Marcel Haëntjens Unknown Unknown 4–37
Maurice Jéhin Bistouri Unknown 4–37
Henri Leclerc Extra-Dry Unknown 4–37
Henri Leclerc Gilles Unknown 4–37
Napoléon Murat Arcadius Unknown 4–37
Philippot Unknown Unknown 4–37
Unknown Unknown 4–37
8–14 other competitors Unknown Unknown 4–37
Dominique Gardères Canéla High jump 1.85 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Marcel Haëntjens Unknown Unknown 6
6 other competitors Unknown Unknown 7–19
Camille de La Forgue de Bellegarde Tolla Long jump 5.30 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Napoléon Murat Bayard 4.90 4
Henri Plocque Camelia Unknown 7
6 other competitors Unknown Unknown 9–17
Retournelle Hacks and hunter combined Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Unknown Unknown 5–51
Louis de Champsavin Terpsichore Unknown 5–51
Georges de Lagarenne Louqsor Unknown 5–51
Mathieu Marie de Lesseps Unknown Unknown 5–51
Robert de Montesquiou Grey Leg Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
René Alfred Robert de Quincey Cy Beau Unknown 5–51
Marcel Haëntjens Mavourneen Unknown 4
Maurice Jéhin Biscuit Unknown 5–51
Unknown Unknown 5–51
Napoléon Murat The General Unknown 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Reine de Sabat Unknown 5–51
Unknown Unknown 5–51
Up to 33 other competitors Unknown Unknown 5–51
Bertrand Chanu N/A Mail coach Unknown 5–31
Louis du Douet de Graville Unknown 5–31
Ferdinand de Lariboisière Unknown 5–31
Jean de Neuflize Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Adrien de Noailles Unknown 5–31
Paul de Saint-Léger Unknown 5–31
Charles Eugène Amable de Veauce Unknown 5–31
Jacques de Waru Unknown 5–31
Geoffroy d'Andigné Unknown 5–31
Jacques d'Arlincourt Unknown 5–31
Octave Gallice Unknown 5–31
James Hennessy Unknown 5–31
Jacques la Caze Unknown 5–31
Jacques la Caze Unknown 5–31
Léon Thome Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Philippe Vernes Unknown 4

Fencing[]

France dominated the fencing competitions at the second modern Olympics, taking five of the seven gold medals and 15 of the 21 overall medals.

Fencer Event Round 1 Quarterfinals Repechage Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Bélot Men's foil Advanced To repechage Advanced 2–5 7 C Unknown 12
Eugène Bergès Advanced To repechage Advanced Unknown 8 C Unknown 10
Georges Bergès Not advanced Did not advance
Marcel Boulenger Advanced Advanced Bye Unknown 1 Q 4–3 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Albert Cahen Advanced Not advanced Did not advance
Calvet Advanced Not advanced Did not advance
Émile Coste Advanced Advanced Bye 7–0 1 Q 6–1 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Clément de Boissière Advanced Advanced Bye 2–5 6 C Unknown 9
de Saint-Aignan Advanced To repechage Alternate Did not compete[4] Unknown 11
André de Schonen Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Felix Debax Advanced Advanced Bye Unknown 2 Q 4–3 4
Georges Dillon-Cavanagh Advanced To repechage Advanced Unknown 4 Q 2–5 7
Joseph Ducrot Advanced Advanced Bye Unknown 7 C Unknown 13
Pierre Georges Louis d'Hughes Advanced To repechage Advanced Unknown 3 Q 3–4 5
Ferrand Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Édouard Fouchier Not advanced Did not advance
Gardiès Not advanced Did not advance
Albert Gauthier Not advanced Did not advance
Grossard Not advanced Did not advance
Adrien Guyon Advanced Advanced Bye Unknown 6 C Unknown 15
Guèrin Advanced Advanced Bye 3–4 5 C Unknown 16
Jactel Advanced Not advanced Did not advance
Henri Jobier Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Paul Leroy Not advanced Did not advance
Robert Marc Advanced Not advanced Did not advance
Martini Advanced Not advanced Did not advance
Henri Masson Advanced Advanced Bye 5–2 2 Q 5–2 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Henri Plommet Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Jean-Joseph Renaud Advanced Advanced Bye Unknown 5 C Withdrew 17
Joseph Sénat Advanced To repechage Advanced 5–2 3 Q 3–4 6
Frédéric Soudois Advanced Did not start Did not advance
Jean Taillefer Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Léon Thiébaut Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Passerat Not advanced Did not advance
Pélabon Not advanced Did not advance
Raphaël Perrissoud Advanced Not advanced Did not advance
Piot Not advanced Did not advance
H. Valarche Advanced Not advanced Did not advance
Wattelier Advanced Did not start Did not advance
Gaston Achille Men's épée 3–7 Did not advance N/A Did not advance
Adam 4–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Gaston Alibert 1 Q 1 Q Unknown 1 Q 2–3 7
Andreac 4–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Louis Bastien 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Bazin 4–6 Did not advance Did not advance
A. Berger 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Henri-Georges Berger 2 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Raoul Bideau 2 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Maurice Boisdon 2 Q 1 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Bowden 2 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Albert Cahen 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Clément de Boissière 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
de Cazenove 3–7 Did not advance Did not advance
Laurent de Champeaux 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Thion de la Chaume 3–7 Did not advance Did not advance
Jacques de la Chevalerie 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Costiesco 4–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Georges de la Falaise 2 Q 3 Q Unknown 1 Q 3–3 4
de la Tournable 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Henri de Laborde 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
de Lastic 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Élie, Count de Lastours 2 Q 2 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
de Laugardière 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
de Meuse 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Jules de Pradel 1 Q 3 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
de Pradines 3–7 Did not advance Did not advance
André de Romilly 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
de Segonzac 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
de Vars 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Henri Hébrard de Villeneuve 1 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Henri Jean Début 2 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Delprat 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Jean Dreyfuss 2 Q 1 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Duclos 3–7 Did not advance Did not advance
Ducreuil 3 Did not advance Did not advance
Pierre Georges Louis d'Hughes 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Marie Joseph Anatole Elie 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Fernandès 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Fichot 3–7 Did not advance Did not advance
Maurice Fleury 4–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Édouard Fouchier 2 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Stan François 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Gardiès 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Grad 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Alexandre Guillemand 1 Q 3 Q[5] Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Adrien Guyon 1 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Hérrison 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Jean-André Hilleret 2 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Jacques Holzschuch 2 Q 1 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Ivan Ivanovitch 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Maurice Jay 2 Q DNS Did not advance
Lafontaine 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Lariviére 3 Did not advance Did not advance
Adjutant Lemoine 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Georges Leroy 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Marcel Lévy 1 Q 3 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Charles Loizillon 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Luquetas 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Robert Marc 4–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Massé 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Miller 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Alphonse Moquet 2 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Moreil 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Achille Morin 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Mosso 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Peberay 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Louis Perrée 1 Q 2 Q Unknown 2 Q 4–1 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Henri Plommet 1 Q 2 Q Unknown 2 Q 0–6 9
Preurot 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Prosper 3–7 Did not advance Did not advance
André Rabel 1 Q DNS Did not advance
Georges Redeuil 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Jean-Joseph Renaud 1 Q DNS Did not advance
A. Robert 4–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Robinson 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Max Rodrigues 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Joseph Rodrigues 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Jules Roffe 1 Q 4–6 Did not advance
Joseph-Marie Rosé 1 Q 3 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Pierre Rosenbaum 3–7 Did not advance Did not advance
Salvanahac 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Léon Sée 1 Q 2 Q Unknown 3 Q 3–2 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Joseph Sénat 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Willy Sulzbacher[6] 3 Did not advance Did not advance
Jean Taillefer 4–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Léon Thiébaut 2 Q 2 Q[5] Unknown 1 Q 2–4 8
Thomeguex[7] 4–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Thomeguex[7] 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
André Tintant 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Véve 3–6 Did not advance Did not advance
Edmond Wallace 2 Q 1 Q Unknown 2 Q 2–4 6
Richard Wallace 1 Q 1 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Weber 3–7 Did not advance Did not advance
Maurice Boisdon Men's sabre 1–4 Q N/A Unknown 5–8 Did not advance
Clément de Boissière 1–4 Q Unknown 3 Q 3–4 6
Georges de la Falaise 1–4 Q Unknown 4 Q 6–1 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Gaston Dutertre 1–4 Q Withdrew Did not advance
Pierre Georges Louis d'Hughes 1–4 Q Unknown 5–8 Did not advance
Émile Lafourcade-Cortina 5–6 Did not advance
Léon Lécuyer 1–4 Q Withdrew Did not advance
Casimir Semelaignes 5–6 Did not advance
Fernand Semelaignes 5–6 Did not advance
Léon Thiébaut 1–4 Q Unknown 4 Q 5–2 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Xavier Anchetti Men's masters foil Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Alexandre Bergès Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Charles Bersin Not advanced Did not advance
Michel Bettenfeld Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Bormel Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Jean-Marie Borringes Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Émile Bouard Not advanced Did not advance
Marcel Boulanger Advanced To repechage Advanced 1–6 6 C Unknown 13
Jean Boulège Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
J. Brassard Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Brau Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
François Brun-Buisson Not advanced Did not advance
Cannesson Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Paul Carrichon Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Henri Coquelin Not advanced Did not advance
Louis Coudurier Not advanced Did not advance
Georges Daussy Not advanced Did not advance
François Delibes Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Dizier Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Michel Filippi Advanced To repechage Advanced 1–6 6 C Unknown 16
Joseph Fontaine Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Louis Garnoty Not advanced Did not advance
Louis Gauthier Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Louis Haller Advanced To repechage Advanced 2–5 5 C Unknown 9
Jolliet Not advanced Did not advance
Alphonse Kirchhoffer Advanced Advanced Bye 6–1 2 Q 6–1 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Ludovic Laborderie Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Lucien Largé Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Georges Lefèvre Advanced To repechage Advanced 1–6 6 C Unknown 12
Lemoine Advanced To repechage Advanced 2–5 5 C Unknown 11
Charles Marty Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Gustave Masselin Not advanced Did not advance
Lucien Merignac Advanced Advanced Bye 7–0 1 Q 6–1 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Joseph-Auguste Métais Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Lucien Millet Advanced To repechage Advanced 1–6 7 C Unknown 14
Jean-Baptiste Mimiague Advanced Advanced Bye 6–1 2 Q 4–3 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Marcel Montuel Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Muller Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Henri Pantin Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Pietory Not advanced Did not advance
Léopold Ramus Advanced Advanced Bye 4–3 4 Q 2–5 6
René Raynaud Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Jules Ringnet Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Jules Rossignol Advanced Advanced Bye 5–2 3 Q 3–4 5
Adolphe Rouleau Advanced Advanced Bye 7–0 1 Q DNF 8
Francis Sabourin Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Pierre Samiac Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Ernest Tassart Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Armand Viguier Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Wineuwanheim Not advanced Did not advance
Henri Yvon Advanced To repechage Not advanced Did not advance
Xavier Anchetti Men's masters épée 3–6 N/A Did not advance
Emmanuel Andrieu 3–6 Did not advance
Assé 3–6 Did not advance
Aufort 1 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Albert Robert Ayat 1 Q Unknown 1 Q Unknown 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Félix Ayat 2 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Georges-Louis Bézy 1 Q Unknown 3 Q Unknown 9
Bormel 3–6 Did not advance
Emile Bougnol 1 Q Unknown 1 Q Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Brassart 1 Q Unknown 2 Q Unknown 6
Céré 3–6 Did not advance
Georges Clappier 2 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Charles Cléry 3–6 Did not advance
Marie-Louis Damotte 1 Q Unknown 3 Q Unknown 5
Debrinay 3–6 Did not advance
Deprey 3–6 Did not advance
Élie Dufraisse 3–6 Did not advance
Constant Dulau 3–6 Did not advance
Flahaut 3–6 Did not advance
Louis Garnoty 3–6 Did not advance
Louis Haller 2 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Hippolyte-Jacques Hyvernaud 2 Q Unknown 3 Q Unknown 4
Jean Jeanvoix 2 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Georges Jourdan 1 Q Unknown 1 Q Unknown 8
Jean Lafoucrière 3–6 Did not advance
Launay 3–6 Did not advance
Henri Laurent 2 Q Unknown 2 Q Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Lézard[8] 2 Q Unknown 2 Q Unknown 7
Sylvain Lézard[8] 2 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Charles Marty 3–6 Did not advance
Joseph-Auguste Métais 3–6 Did not advance
Jean Michel 1 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Alfred Nau 3–6 Did not advance
Nègrout 3–6 Did not advance
Henri Pantin 1 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
Roquais 3–6 Did not advance
Sahourin 3–6 Did not advance
Surzet 3–6 Did not advance
Henri Yvon 2 Q Unknown 4–6 Did not advance
8 unknown competitors 3–6 Did not advance
Xavier Anchetti Men's masters sabre 1–4 Q N/A 4–3 4 Q 2–5 6
Aufort 5–8 Did not advance
Charles Bersin 5–8 Did not advance
François Brun-Buisson 1–4 Q 1–6 6 Did not advance
Camier 1–4 Q 2–5 7 Did not advance
Alexandre Chantelat 1–4 Q 3–4 5 Did not advance
Georges Clappier 1–4 Q 0–7 7 Did not advance
Henri Coquelin 5–8 Did not advance
Dambremat 5–8 Did not advance
Vincent Dargein 5–8 Did not advance
Henri Delamaide 5–8 Did not advance
François Delibes 1–4 Q 5–2 3 Q 3–4 4
Flahaut 5–8 Did not advance
Marie-Joseph Gabriel 5–8 Did not advance
Louis Midelair 1–4 Q 0–7 8 Did not advance
Georges Pinault 1–4 Q 2–5 6 Did not advance
Schoenfeld 5–8 Did not advance
Albert Robert Ayat Men's amateurs-masters épée N/A 7–0 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Emile Bougnol 2–5 5
Georges de la Falaise 3–4 4
Hippolyte-Jacques Hyvernaud 2–5 5
Henri Laurent 2–5 5
Louis Perrée 2–5 5
Léon Sée 4–3 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

Football[]

Club Française represented France in the football competition. The club squad lost to Upton Park F.C. but defeated the Université de Bruxelles team to take second place in the three-team competition.

Summary
Team Event Match 1 Match 2 Place
Club Française Men's football Lost vs.
Upton Park F.C.
4–0
Won vs.
Université de Bruxelles
6–2
2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Match 1
Club Français France0–4United Kingdom Upton Park
Report (1)
Report (2)
Nicholas Goal Goal
Turner Goal
Zealley Goal
Attendance: 500
Referee: Maignard (France)
Match 2
Club Français France6–2Belgium Université de Bruxelles
Peltier Goal 1'
 ? Goal Goal Goal Goal Goal
Report Spanoghe Goal
van Heuckelum Goal
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Jack Wood (Great Britain)

Golf[]

France was one of four nations to compete in the first Olympic golf events.

Golfer Event Score Rank
A. Deschamps Men's individual 231 10
van de Wynckélé 252 12
A. Brun Women's individual 80 10
Baronne Lucile de Fain 65 7
Froment-Meurice 56 4
Madeleine Fournier-Starvolèze 58 6
Rose Gelbert 76 9

Gymnastics[]

France's first Olympic gymnastics medals came in the second edition of the competitions. France took all three medals in the single combined event. 108 of the 135 entrants in the event were French.

Gymnast Event Score Rank
Allègré Men's artistic individual all-around 257 26
Aubert 211 88
Balossier 246 40
Albert Barodet 201 105
Noël Bas 295 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Bayer 145 132
Jean Berhouzouq 268 14
Bernillon 164 126
Bettremieux 249 32
Blanchard 230 65
Bollet 267 15
Bornes 243 47
Bouchon 244 46
Boulanger 232 62
Elie Bourgois 245 43
Bourgougnoux 220 75
Bourry 210 93
Buchert 195 109
Joseph Castiglioni 267 15
Auguste Castille 248 35
Chapau 208 98
Coone 205 101
Coucou 177 121
Cousin 175 122
Ernest Créteur 243 47
Henri Créteur 220 75
Debailly 214 84
Charles Deckert 184 116
Joseph Decroze 214 84
Nicolas Dejaeghère 272 11
Dejean 221 74
Delaleau 164 126
Julese Deleval 229 67
Lucien Démanet 293 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Denis 204 102
Deroubaix 231 64
Douchet 216 79
Georges Dubois 225 70
Dufeite 211 88
Gustave Fahy 283 6
Favier 190 113
Fernhbach 236 56
Fierens 228 69
Fouché 190 113
Gaché 270 12
Gaucher 266 17
Germai 183 117
Félix Ghysels 261 23
Paul Gibiard 247 37
Gillet 211 88
Grimm 233 60
Honorez 245 43
Imbert 246 40
Jacquemin 180 118
Jardinier 241 50
Daniel Kehr 178 120
Koubi 210 93
Labonal 241 50
Labouret 211 88
Lacombe 195 109
Marcel Lalue 275 8
Daniel Lavielle 263 21
Joseph Lavielle 270 12
Jean-Marie le Bourvelec 230 65
Jules Lecoutre 247 37
Lemaire 251 30
Lemoine 187 115
Leroux 175 122
L. Lestienne 273 10
Lévy 232 62
Joseph Martinez 277 7
Georges Mauvezain 275 8
Otto Meyer 219 77
Michaud 242 49
Minot 206 100
Monteil 262 22
Moreno 265 18
Obrech 264 19
Ollivier 209 97
Parisot 164 126
Pierre Payssé 290 4
Pelat 210 93
Jules Perret 248 35
Jules Pinaud 204 102
Pradairol 216 79
Pratviel 246 40
Prilleux 149 131
Dominique Ravoux 249 32
Fernand Ravoux 256 27
Samuel Roche 164 126
Jules Rolland 290 4
Rostin 214 84
Salzard 229 67
Gustave Sandras 302 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Schaan 261 23
Émile Scherb 236 56
Sidrac 200 106
Simon 233 60
Sourzat 196 108
Strasser 236 56
Terrier 133 133
Thiriet 241 50
Touche 154 130
Van Hule 194 111
Vandenhaute 166 125
Vedeux 247 37
Viart 216 79
Viéville 210 93

Polo[]

France was one of four nations to compete in the first Olympic polo event. Frenchmen played on two of the five teams, one of which also included British players. The mixed French/British combination was one of the third-place teams.

Team Event Quarterfinals Semifinals Final Rank

Men's polo Bye Lost 6-4 vs.
Foxhunters (GBR/USA)
Did not advance 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

  • Maurice Raoul-Duval
Lost 10-0 vs.
Foxhunters (GBR/USA)
Did not advance 5

Rowing[]

47 French rowers competed in the first Olympic rowing competitions in 1900. France won 2 of the 5 gold medals, and a French boy served as cox in the final for the otherwise Dutch team that won the coxed pair. France also won 3 silver medals and 1 bronze.

Rower Event Round 1 Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Hermann Barrelet Men's single sculls 6:38.8 1 Q 8:23.0 1 Q 7:35.6 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Édouard Dammann 7:13.0 3 Q Did not advance
Georges Delaporte 6:33.8 1 Q 9:25.2 3 Did not advance
Georges d'Heilly 6:38.8 2 Q 8:45.0 2 Q 8:16.0 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Pierre Ferlin 6:46.8 2 Q Unknown 4 Did not advance
André Gaudin 6:43.0 2 Q 8:33.4 2 Q 7:41.6 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Lardon 6:46.4 3 Q Did not advance
Louis Prével 6:29.6 1 Q 8:36.4 1 Q DNF 5
Raymond-Benoît 6:45.4 2 Q Unknown 4 Did not advance
Cercle Nautique de Reims
Pierre Ferlin, Mathieu, unknown cox
Men's coxed pairs N/A 7:00.0 2 Q 8:01.0 4
Club Nautique de Dieppe
Henri Delabarre, Robert Gelée, unknown cox
7:04.0 4 Did not advance
Rowing Club Castillon
Carlos Deltour, Antoine Védrenne, Raoul Paoli (cox)
6:33.4 1 Q 7:57.2 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Société Nautique de la Marne
Lucien Martinet, René Waleff, unknown cox
6:47.4 1 Q 7:34.4 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Stade Français
Louis Roche, Gordon Love, unknown cox
DNF Did not advance
Cercle de l'Aviron Roubaix
Henri Bouckaert, Jean Cau, Émile Delchambre,
Henri Hazebrouck, Charlot (cox)
Men's coxed four N/A 5:59.0 2 QA 7:11.0 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Club Nautique de Dieppe
Angot, Delabarre, Gelée, Maison, unknown cox
6:20.0 4 Did not advance
Club Nautique de Lyon
Georges Lumpp, Charles Perrin, Daniel Soubeyran,
Émile Wegelin, unknown cox
6:06.2 2 QA 7:18.0 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Club Nautique de Français
Beslaud, Deslinières, Peyronnie, Saurel, unknown cox
6:40.0 3 Did not advance
Société Nautique de la Marne
Cocuet, Demaré, Dorlia, René Waleff, unknown cox
DNF Did not advance
Société Nautique de la Marne
Carton, Chantriaux, Cocuet, Demaré, Dorlia,
Guilbert, Lucien Martinet, René Waleff, unknown cox
Men's eight N/A 4:59.2 1 Q 6:23.0 5

Rugby[]

France was one of three teams to compete in the first Olympic rugby games. France won both of its games, taking top prize in the tournament.

Summary
Team Event Match 1 Match 2 Place
Men's rugby union Won 27–17
vs. Germany
Won 27–8
vs. Great Britain
1st place, gold medalist(s)
Match 1
14 Oct
France  27–17 Germany Germany
Report Try: E Ludwig,
Reitz,
Schmierer
Con: Schmierer (2)
Drop: Schmierer
Vélodrome de Vincennes, Paris
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: FC Potter-Irwin (England)
Match 2
28 Oct
France  27–8 United Kingdom Great Britain
Report
Vélodrome de Vincennes, Paris
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: M.T.B. Potter

Sailing[]

France matched Great Britain in gold medals won in the inaugural sailing events in 1900, but took 16 of the 20 silver and bronze medals (8 each). 76 French sailors took part.

Single race events
Sailors Event Time Rank
0—½ ton class
race 1
1:19:31 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
1:08:54 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
1:21:37 5
Pierre Gervais 1:06:16 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Maurice Monnot 1:21:01 4
Émile Sacré DNF
1:23:30 6
0—½ ton class
race 2
2:07:52 4
1:40:42 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Jacques de Constant DNF
Pierre Gervais 1:48:44 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Maurice Monnot 2:08:04 5
Émile Sacré 1:35:59 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2:34:09 6
½-1 ton class race 1 3:39:23 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
DQ
3:47:11 4
3:52:44 5
3:56:55 7
Henri Gauthier 4:10:00 14
Albert Glandaz 4:08:00 13
  • Dupland
  • Letot
4:03:58 10
Marc Jousset 4:03:00 9
4:06:40 12
3:53:50 6
3:42:40 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Phocion Rossollin 4:04:21 11
4:00:32 8
½-1 ton class race 2 3:41.24 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
DNF
3:50.45 5
DNF
3:27.07 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Albert Glandaz DNF
  • Dupland
  • Letot
4:05.40 7
DNF
DNF
L. Legru 3:59.27 6
Édouard Mézan de Malartic DNF
3:30.31 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
G. Pigeard 4:30.08 10
Roosevelt DNF
Phocion Rossollin 4:08.10 8
4:30.08 9
  • Auguste Albert
  • Albert Duval
  • Charles Hugo
1-2 ton class
race 1
2:17:29 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
  • Jacques Baudrier
  • Lucien Baudrier
  • Dubosq
  • Edouard Mantois
2:26:28 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2:26:56 4
Lecointre 3:05:06 8
Marcel Moisand 2:31:14 5
2:52:30 7
Georges Warenhorst 2:33:54 6
  • Auguste Albert
  • Albert Duval
  • Charles Hugo
1-2 ton class
race 2
3:37:49 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
  • Jacques Baudrier
  • Lucien Baudrier
  • Dubosq
  • Edouard Mantois
4:10:17 4
DNF
Lecointre DNF
Marcel Moisand 4:48:07 7
4:30:08 6
Georges Warenhorst 4:11:22 5
2-3 ton class
race 1
2:17:30 1st place, gold medalist(s)
  • de Cottignon
  • Emile Jean-Fontaine
  • Ferdinand Schlatter
2:24:48 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Auguste Donny 2:26:31 4
  • Jacques Doucet
  • Auguste Godinet
  • Henri Mialaret
2:20:03 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
2-3 ton class
race 2
4:17:34 1st place, gold medalist(s)
  • Jacques Doucet
  • Auguste Godinet
  • Henri Mialaret
4:23:57 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Auguste Donny 4:52:13 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
  • de Cottignon
  • Emile Jean-Fontaine
  • Ferdinand Schlatter
DNF
  • A. Dubois
  • J. Dubois
  • Maurice Gufflet
  • Robert Gufflet
3-10 ton class race 1 3:52.02 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Henri Gilardoni 3:45.02 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Leroy 4:01.35 5
William Martin 4:18.18 6
3:55.16 4
Henry Maingot Unknown 8
{{unbulleted list|Texier|Texier Unknown 9
  • A. Dubois
  • J. Dubois
  • Maurice Gufflet
  • Robert Gufflet
3-10 ton class race 2 4:35:44 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Leroy 5:08:51 5
William Martin 5:30:07 7
DQ
5:16:50 6
Olivier, Baron de Brandois 20+ ton class 6:20:58 4
  • Auguste Albert
  • Albert Duval
  • Charles Hugo
Open class DNF
Louis Auguste-Dormeuil DQ
DNF
DNF
DNF
  • Jean Charcot
  • Robert Linzeler
DNF
Paul Couture DNF
DNF
DNF
Unknown 5
  • de Cottignon
  • Emile Jean-Fontaine
  • Ferdinand Schlatter
DNF
DNF
DNF
Auguste Donny DNF
  • Jacques Doucet
  • Auguste Godinet
  • Henri Mialaret
DNF
  • A. Dubois
  • J. Dubois
  • Maurice Gufflet
  • Robert Gufflet
DNF
  • Dupland
  • Letot
DNF
Pierre Gervais DNF
DNF
Albert Glandaz DNF
DNF
DNF
Lecointre DNF
DNF
Leroy DNF
Henry Maingot DNF
Marcel Meran DNF
6:12:12 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Marcel Moisand DNF
Maurice Monnot DNF
DNF
G. Pigeard DNF
DNF
Phocion Rossollin DNF
Émile Sacré 7:04:08 4
DQ
Georges Warenhorst DNF
Regatta events
Sailors Event Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Overall
Time Rank (points) Time Rank (points) Time Rank (points) Score Rank
10-20 ton class 4:17:12 1st, 10 points 3:43:21 2nd, 9 points 3:22:36 1st, 10 points 29 points 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Jean Decazes 4:18:46 2nd, 9 points 3:46:11 3rd, 8 points 3:28:09 3rd, 8 points 25 points 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Cronier DQ –, 4 points 3:47:27 4th, 7 points 3:26:59 2nd, 9 points 20 points 4
Unknown 4:21:37 4th, 7 points 4:02:43 6th, 5 points 3:36:12 5th, 6 points 18 points 6

Shooting[]

France competed again in shooting at the second modern Olympic Games. France won the most medals in the sport that year with 10, but took only three gold medals to Switzerland's five.

Shooter Event Score Rank
Eugène Balmé Men's 20 metre rapid fire pistol 57 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
57 6
Maurice Larrouy 58 1st place, gold medalist(s)
57 4
Léon Moreaux 57 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Louis Duffoy Men's 50 metre free pistol 442 5
Léon Moreaux 435 7
Maurice Lecoq 429 11
Achille Paroche 466 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Trinité 431 10
Men's 50 metre free pistol, team 2203 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Auguste Cavadini Men's 300 metre free rifle, standing 278 10
Maurice Lecoq 268 19
Léon Moreaux 269 17
Achille Paroche 265 19
René Thomas 254 24
Auguste Cavadini Men's 300 metre free rifle, kneeling 286 17
Maurice Lecoq 271 22
Léon Moreaux 269 17
Achille Paroche 287 16
René Thomas 259 27
Auguste Cavadini Men's 300 metre free rifle, prone 316 7
Maurice Lecoq 284 25
Léon Moreaux 325 4
Achille Paroche 332 1st place, gold medalist(s)
René Thomas 295 19
Auguste Cavadini Men's 300 metre free rifle, three positions 880 11
Maurice Lecoq 823 21
Léon Moreaux 880 11
Achille Paroche 887 7
René Thomas 808 26
Men's 300 metre free rifle, team 4278 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Ador Men's trap Unknown 20
Anjou Unknown 31
Amédée Aubry 11 13
Maurice Bucquet Unknown 15
G. Brosselin Unknown 27
12 7
A. Darnis Unknown 28
Roger de Barbarin 17 1st place, gold medalist(s)
16 4
Justinien de Clary 17 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
de Joubert 12 7
de Montholon Unknown 23
de Saint-James Unknown 24
Edouard Geynet 13 6
N. Guyot Unknown 29
René Guyot 17 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Hilaret 15 5
12 7
Gaston Legrand Unknown 19
André Mercier Unknown 21
Léon Moreaux Unknown 16
Jacques Nivière Unknown 18
Unknown 22
Pierre Perrier Unknown 26
Pourchainaux Unknown 30
Reverdin Unknown 17
Sion 12 7
Soucaret Unknown 25

Swimming[]

France had 47 swimmers compete in 1900, the nation's first appearance in the sport. France took a total of 5 medals in the sport, but only 1 gold (putting France in 4th on the leaderboard, after Great Britain, Australia, and Germany who each had 2 championships). Charles Devendeville and André Six finished first and second in the underwater swimming competition, held only in 1900; they appear to have benefitted from the third-place finisher swimming in a circle. France had 3 of the 4 teams in the team swimming event, taking 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

Swimmer Event Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Adam Men's 200 metre freestyle 4:28.0 5 Did not advance
Victor Cadet 3:24.0 4 Did not advance
Jules Clévenot 3:05.0 1 Q 2:56.2 7
Féret 3:12.2 3 Did not advance
Maurice Hochepied 2:48.0 4 q 2:53.0 5
Victor Hochepied 3:46.6 3 Did not advance
Jacques Léauté 4:39.4 5 Did not advance
Louis Martin 2:47.4 3 q Unknown 9
Paul Peyrusson 3:47.6 5 Did not advance
Pujol DNF Did not advance
Ronaux 4:36.4 6 Did not advance
René Tartara 3:13.0 2 Did not advance
Texier 3:47.0 4 Did not advance
Fumouze Men's 1000 metre freestyle 18:00.0 4 Did not advance
Maurice Hochepied 17:13.2 2 q 16:53.4 7
Lapostolet 25:52.0 3 Did not advance
Georges Leuillieux 17:09.6 3 q 16:53.2 6
Lué 24:15.0 2 Did not advance
Louis Martin 16:58.0 3 q 16:30.4 5
Désiré Mérchez 18:17.2 4 Did not advance
Souchu DNF Did not advance
Texier 21:33.0 4 Did not advance
Jules Verbecke 17:18.0 1 Q 17:13.8 8
Men's 4000 metre freestyle DNF Did not advance
Jules Clévenot DNF Did not advance
de Romand 1:50:36.4 6 Did not advance
Fumouze 2:02:27.0 7 Did not advance
Gallais DNF Did not advance
Gellé DNF Did not advance
Heyberger DNF Did not advance
Kobierski 1:37:10.4 5 Did not advance
Lagarde 1:38:31.8 5 Did not advance
Landrich DNF Did not advance
Louis Laufray 1:35:03.2 3 Did not advance
Georges Leuillieux DNF Did not advance
Loppé DNF Did not advance
Lué 1:46:40.4 6 Did not advance
E. Martin 1:28:32.6 2 q 1:26:32.2 7
Louis Martin 1:22:29.6 3 q 1:13:08.4 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Mortier 1:40:16.8 4 Did not advance
Regnault DNF Did not advance
Texier 1:31:02.8 4 Did not advance
Vallée DNF Did not advance
Chevrand Men's 200 metre backstroke 4:42.0 3 Did not advance
de Romand 3:56.6 2 q 3:38.0 6
Fumouze 5:17.0 6 Did not advance
Lapostolet 4:34.6 5 Did not advance
Georges Leuillieux 3:10.2 3 q DNF
Lué 4:10.0 5 Did not advance
Paul Peyrusson 4:15.6 6 Did not advance
Texier 4:49.0 7 Did not advance
Maurice Hochepied Men's 200 metre obstacle event 3:16.2 2 Q 2:58.0 7
Jules Verbecke 3:18.0 3 q 3:08.4 8
Bertrand 3:28.2 3 q 3:17.0 9
Louis Marc 3:29.2 4 q 3:30.6 10
Victor Hochepied 3:37.2 4 Did not advance
Chevrand Men's underwater swimming N/A 372.0 12
de Romand 145.2 4
Charles de Vendeville 188.4 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Eucher 66.0 14
Kaisermann 88.8 10
Leclerq 88.0 11
Louis Marc 100.0 8
Menault 103.4 7
Paul Peyrusson 91.6 9
André Six 185.4 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Tisserand 109.5 5

Men's 200 metre team swimming N/A 65 4

62 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

51 2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Tennis[]

France competed in tennis for the second time in 1900, sending 14 players—10 men and 4 women. French players appeared in 3 of the 4 finals (Hélène Prévost in the women's singles, and as part of mixed teams with Great Britain in both the men's and mixed doubles) but lost each time. France took an additional bronze medal in the men's doubles.

Player Event Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final Rank
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
E. Durand Men's singles  R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-1, 6-3
Did not advance 8
P. Lebréton  L. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-3
Did not advance 8
Paul Lecaron  Lippmann (FRA)
W 6-0, 6-1
 R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-1
Did not advance 5
A. Lippmann  Lecaron (FRA)
L 6-0, 6-1
Did not advance 8
André Prévost  Norris (GBR)
L 6-4, 6-4
Did not advance 8
Marguerite Fourrier Women's singles N/A  Cooper (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-0
Did not advance 5
Hélène Prévost  Jones (USA)
W 6-0, 6-1
 Rosenbaumová (BOH)
W 6-1, 6-1
 Cooper (GBR)
L 6-1, 6-4
2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Men's doubles N/A  de Lastours/Lejeune (FRA)
W 6-3, 7-9, 6-2
 Décugis (FRA)/ de Garmendia (USA)
L 6-2, 6-4
Did not advance 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
 de la Chapelle/Prévost (FRA)
L 6-3, 7-9, 6-2
Did not advance 5
 Sands (USA)/ Warden (GBR)
W 6-3, 7-5
 de la Chapelle/Prévost (FRA)
W 6-2, 6-4
 L. Doherty/R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-1, 6-1, 6-0
2nd place, silver medalist(s)
  • E. Durand
  • A. Fauchier-Magnan
 Mahony/Norris (GBR)
L 6-8, 6-1, 6-3
Did not advance 5
 L. Doherty/R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-3
Did not advance 5
Mixed doubles N/A Bye  Rosenbaumová (BOH)/ Warden (GBR)
W 6-3, 6-0
 Cooper/R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-4
2nd place, silver medalist(s)
  • P. Verdi-Delisle
  • Antoinette Gillou
 Rosenbaumová (BOH)/ Warden (GBR)
L 6-3, 3-6, 6-2
Did not advance 5

Tug of war[]

France sent a team to compete in the tug of war competition in 1900, losing to a combined Denmark-Sweden team.

Athletes Event Final Rank
Opposition
Result
Tug of war Denmark and Sweden
L 2-0
2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Water polo[]

France had 4 of the 7 teams in the first Olympic water polo tournament. Two were defeated in the quarterfinals, with only one winning a match there and the other advancing with a bye. Both of the remaining teams were defeated in the semifinals, taking bronze medals. France thus received 2 bronze medals despite going 1–4 combined.

Team Roster Event Quarterfinals Semifinals Final Rank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
  • Bill Burgess
  • Jules Clévenot
  • Alphonse Decuyper
  • Louis Laufray
  • Henri Peslier
  • Pesloy
  • Paul Vasseur
Men's water polo Bye   (BEL)
L 5–1
Did not advance 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
#1
  • Favier
  • Philippe Houben
  • Leriche
  • Jean Leuillieux
  • Ernest Martin
  • Tartara
  • Charles Treffel
  (BEL)
L 2–0
Did not advance 5
#2
  (GER)
W 3–2
  (GBR)
L 10–1
Did not advance 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
  (GBR)
L 12–0
Did not advance 5

Notes[]

  1. ^ sports-reference Archived September 12, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b This medal shared with Great Britain.
  3. ^ "Michel THEATO (1878-1919)". pierrelagrue-jo.com. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  4. ^ Saint-Aignan was chosen as a replacement for Renaud, who withdrew after placing 5th in semifinal B.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Thiébaut and Guillemand both placed 4th-6th in quarterfinal B, competing in quarterfinal F as a second chance to advance after three fencers withdrew.
  6. ^ Sulzbacher was named to the Olympic Games by a German fencing club and is therefore listed in some sources, including the IOC's database at Olympic.org, as German. However, he was a French national living in France at the time of the Games; other sources, including Olympedia, more accurate list him as French.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b There were two fencers with the surname Thomeguex.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b Two fencers named Lézard competed.
  9. ^ The IOC lists this swimmer as "Cadet". Mallon gives the first initial as "M.", counting this swimmer as distinct from Victor Cadet. De Wael argues that Victor Cadet is the swimmer who competed for Tritons Lillois.
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