France at the 1900 Summer Olympics

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.

France at the
1900 Summer Olympics
IOC codeFRA
NOCFrench National Olympic and Sports Committee
Websitewww.franceolympique.com (in French)
in Paris, France
14 May – 28 October 1900
Competitors720 in 19[1] sports
Medals
Ranked 1st
Gold
27
Silver
38
Bronze
37
Total
102
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games

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

Medalists

Medal Name Sport Event
 GoldGaston AumoitteCroquet at the 1900 Summer Olympicssingles one ball
 GoldAlbert Robert AyatFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmasters épée
 GoldAlbert Robert AyatFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsamateurs-masters épée
 GoldRoger de BarbarinShooting at the 1900 Summer Olympicstrap shooting
 GoldLouis BastienCycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics25 kilometres
 GoldHermann BarreletRowing at the 1900 Summer Olympicssingle sculls
 GoldEmile CosteFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsfoil
 GoldGeorges de la FalaiseFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicssabre
 GoldDominique GardèresEquestrian at the 1900 Summer Olympicshigh jump
 GoldPierre GervaisSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics0-½ ton race 1
 GoldLouis Auguste-DormeuilSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics½-1 ton race 2
 GoldHenri GilardoniSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics3-10 ton race 1
 GoldEmile GrumiauxArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsSur la Perche à la Pyramide
 GoldHenri HérouinArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAu Cordon Doré 50 metres
 GoldHenri HérouinArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsChampionnat du Monde
 GoldLucien MérignacFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmasters foil
 GoldEugène MouginArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAu Chapelet 50 metres
 GoldAchille ParocheShooting at the 1900 Summer Olympicsprone military rifle
 GoldÉmile SacréSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics0-½ ton race 2
 GoldGustave SandrasGymnastics at the 1900 Summer Olympicscombined exercises
 GoldGeorges TaillandierCycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics2000 metre sprint
 GoldCharles DevendevilleSwimming at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmen's underwater swimming
 GoldChrétien WaydelichCroquet at the 1900 Summer Olympicssingles two balls
 GoldGaston Aumoitte, Georges JohinCroquet at the 1900 Summer Olympicsdoubles
 GoldÉmile Billard, Paul PerquerSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics10-20 ton
 GoldCercle de l'Aviron RoubaixRowing at the 1900 Summer Olympicscoxed fours
 GoldNapoléon MuratEquestrian at the 1900 Summer OlympicsHacks and hunter combined
 SilverNoël BasGymnastics at the 1900 Summer Olympicscombined exercises
 SilverÉmile BougnolFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmasters épée
 SilverÉmile ChampionAthletics at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmarathon
 SilverJean DecazesSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics10-20 ton
 SilverHenri DelogeAthletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics1500 metres
 SilverAndré GaudinRowing at the 1900 Summer Olympicssingle sculls
 SilverHenri HelleArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAu Chapelet 50 metres
 SilverGeorges JohinCroquet at the 1900 Summer Olympicssingles one ball
 SilverAlphonse KirchhofferFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmasters foil
 SilverHenri MassonFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsfoil
 SilverAchille ParocheShooting at the 1900 Summer Olympicsindividual military pistol
 SilverLouis PerréeFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsépée
 SilverHélène PrévostTennis at the 1900 Summer Olympicswomen's singles
 SilverFernand SanzCycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics2000 metre sprint
 SilverAuguste SerrurierArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsSur la Perche à la Herse
 SilverAuguste SerrurierArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsSur la Perche à la Pyramide
 SilverAndré SixSwimming at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmen's underwater swimming
 SilverHenri TauzinAthletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics400 metre hurdles
 SilverVictor ThibaudArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAu Cordon Doré 33 metres
 SilverVictor ThibaudArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAu Chapelet 33 metres
 SilverLéon ThiébautFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicssabre
 SilverMaurice VignerotCroquet at the 1900 Summer Olympicssingles two balls
 SilverHenri Deloge, Jacques Chastanié, Paul Castanet, Michel Champoudry, Gaston RagueneauAthletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics5000 metre team race
 SilverLouis Duffoy, Maurice Lecoq, Léon Moreaux, Achille Paroche, Jules TrinitéShooting at the 1900 Summer Olympicsteam military pistol
 SilverJean-Baptiste Charcot, Robert Linzeler, Texier (helmsman), Texier (crew)Sailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics0-½ ton race 1
 SilverJean-Baptiste Charcot, Robert Linzeler, Texier (helmsman), Texier (crew)Sailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics0-½ ton race 2
 SilverJacques Baudrier, Jean Le Bret, Félix Marcotte, William Martin, Jules ValtonSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics½-1 ton race 1
 SilverMarcel Meran, Émile MicheletSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics½-1 ton race 2
 SilverAuguste Albert, Albert Duval, Charles Hugo, François VilamitjanaSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics1-2 ton race 1
 SilverJacques Doucet, Auguste Godinet, Henri Mialaret, Léon SusseSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics2-3 ton race 1
 SilverJacques Doucet, Auguste Godinet, Henri Mialaret, Léon SusseSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics2-3 ton race 2
 SilverA. Dubois, J. Dubois, Maurice Gufflet, Robert Gufflet, Charles GuiraistSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics3-10 ton race 2
 SilverClub FrançaiseFootball at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmen's competition
 SilverClub Nautique de LyonRowing at the 1900 Summer Olympicscoxed fours
 SilverSociété Nautique de la MarneRowing at the 1900 Summer Olympicscoxed pairs
 SilverTritons LilloisSwimming at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmen's 200 metre team swimming
 SilverVictor ArchenoulEquestrian at the 1900 Summer OlympicsHacks and hunter combined
 SilverLéon ThomeEquestrian at the 1900 Summer OlympicsFour-in-Hand Mail Coach
 Bronzede Prunelé (Camille de La Forgue de Bellegarde)Equestrian at the 1900 Summer Olympicslong jump
 BronzeMarcel BoulengerFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsfoil
 BronzeLouis de ChampsavinEquestrian at the 1900 Summer Olympicsjumping
 BronzeJacques ChastaniéAthletics at the 1900 Summer Olympics2500 metre steeplechase
 BronzeJustinien de ClaryShooting at the 1900 Summer Olympicstrap shooting
 BronzeAuguste DaumainCycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics25 kilometres
 BronzeLouis TrousselierCycling at the 1900 Summer Olympicspoints race
 BronzeLucien DémanetGymnastics at the 1900 Summer Olympicscombined exercises
 BronzeAuguste DonnySailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics2-3 ton race 2
 BronzePierre GervaisSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics0-½ ton race 2
 BronzeHenri HelleArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAu Cordon Doré 50 metres
 BronzeHenri LaurentFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmasters épée
 BronzeLouis MartinSwimming at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmen's 4000 metre freestyle
 BronzeÉmile MercierArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAu Chapelet 50 metres
 BronzeJean-Baptiste MimiagueFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmasters foil
 BronzeCharles Frédéric PetitArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAu Cordon Doré 33 metres
 BronzeCharles Frédéric PetitArchery at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAu Chapelet 33 metres
 BronzeJacques SautereauCroquet at the 1900 Summer Olympicssingles two balls
 BronzeLéon SéeFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsépée
 BronzeLéon SéeFencing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsamateurs-masters épée
 BronzeEmile TorcheboeufAthletics at the 1900 Summer Olympicsstanding long jump
 BronzeChrétien WaydelichCroquet at the 1900 Summer Olympicssingles one ball
 BronzeAuguste Cavadini, Maurice Lecoq, Léon Moreaux, Achille Paroche, René ThomasShooting at the 1900 Summer Olympicsteam military rifle
 BronzeAndré Prévost, Georges de la ChapelleTennis at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmen's doubles
 BronzeHenri Monnot, Léon Tellier, Gaston CailleuxSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics0-½ ton race 1
 BronzeMarcel Meran, Émile Michelet, F. MicheletSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics½-1 ton race 1
 BronzeJacques Baudrier, Jean Le Bret, Félix Marcotte, William Martin, Jules ValtonSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics½-1 ton race 2
 BronzeJacques Baudrier, Lucien Baudrier, Dubosq, Edouard MantoisSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics1-2 ton race 1
 BronzeAuguste Albert, Albert Duval, Charles Hugo, François VilamitjanaSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics1-2 ton race 2
 BronzeDe Cottignon, Emile Jean-Fontaine, Ferdinand SchlatterSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics2-3 ton race 1
 BronzeA. Dubois, J. Dubois, Maurice Gufflet, Robert Gufflet, Charles GuiraistSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympics3-10 ton race 1
 BronzeÉmile Michelet, F. MicheletSailing at the 1900 Summer Olympicsopen class
 BronzeRowing Club CastillonRowing at the 1900 Summer Olympicscoxed pairs
 BronzePupilles de NeptuneSwimming at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmen's 200 metre team swimming
 BronzePupilles de NeptuneWater polo at the 1900 Summer Olympicsmen's tournament
 BronzeRobert de MontesquiouEquestrian at the 1900 Summer OlympicsHacks and hunter combined
 BronzeJean de NeuflizeEquestrian at the 1900 Summer OlympicsFour-in-Hand Mail Coach

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.

Athlete Event Final
Score Rank
Charles Frédéric Petit Au Cordon Doré 33 metres Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Victor Thibault Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Édouard Beaudoin Au Cordon Doré 50 metres 26 5
Denet 26 6
Émile Fisseux 28 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Galinard 26 7
Henri Helle 27 4
Henri Hérouin 31 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Lecomte 25 8
Charles Frédéric Petit Au Chapelet 33 metres Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Victor Thibault Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Henri Helle Au Chapelet 50 metres Unknown 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Émile Mercier Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Eugène Mougin Unknown 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Henri Hérouin Championnat du Monde 22 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Auguste Serrurier Sur la Perche à la Herse Unknown 1st place, gold 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 was initially credited to France by the International Olympic Committee,[2] however currently International Olympic Committee attributes his medal to Luxembourg. Without Théato's gold medal, France won a total of 6 medals in the sport and ranked 3rd in the leaderboard for athletics.

Track & road events

Athlete Event Heat Repechage Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Adolphe Klingelhoefer 60 m Unknown 4-5 Did not advance
Adolphe Klingelhoefer 200 m Unknown 3 Did not advance
Georges Clément 400 m Unknown 4 Did not advance
Charles-Robert Faidide Unknown 3 Did not advance
Henri Deloge 800 m 2:00.6 1 Q Unknown 4
Maurice Salomez Unknown 4 Did not advance
Henri Deloge 1500 m 4:06.6 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Louis Segondi Unknown 7-9
Eugène Choisel 110 m hurdles Did not finish R Unknown 3 Did not advance
Adolphe Klingelhoefer Did not finish R Did not start Did not advance
Jean Lécuyer WO 1 Q Bye Unknown 4
Eugène Choisel 200 m hurdles 27.5 2 Q Unknown 4
Charles Gondouin Did not start
Henri Tauzin Unknown 4 Did not advance
Henri Tauzin 400 m hurdles 1:00.2 1 Q 58.3 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Jean Chastanié 2500 m steeplechase Unknown 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Jean Chastanié 4000 m steeplechase Unknown 4
Henri Deloge
Jean Chastanié
Paul Castanet
Albert Champoudry
Gaston Ragueneau
5000 m team race 29 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Eugène Besse Marathon 4:00:43 4
Émile Champion 3:04:17 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Georges Touquet-Daunis Did not finish
Auguste Marchais Did not finish
Martens Did not start

Field events

Athlete Event Qualification Final
Distance Position Distance Position
Léon Monnier High jump 1.60 7
Émile Gontier Pole vault 3.10 =4
Albert Delannoy Long jump 6.755 3 Q Unknown 5
Albert Delannoy Triple jump Unknown 5
Alexandre Tuffèri Unknown 6
Émile Torchebœuf Standing long jump 3.03 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Émile Torchebœuf shot put Did not start
Émile Gontier Discus throw 30.0 13 Did not advance
André Roosevelt Did not start

Basque pelota

France sent one of two teams that competed in the pelota tournament. According to some sources, French two-man team lost to Spain's team, taking the silver medal. However, the French team withdrew shortly before the competition. International Olympic Committee does not recognize silver medal of French team.

Athlete Event Final
Opposition
Result
Rank
Maurice Durquetty
Etchegaray
Two-Man teams with cesta  Aspizúa /
Villota (ESP)
L DNS
Did not start

Cricket

France was represented by the French Athletic Club Union in cricket in 1900. The team lost the only match, a 2-day 12-man contest, by 158 runs. At least 11 members of the French Athletic Club Union were British nationals, two of whom were born in France; another, H. F. Roques, as well those shown on the scoresheet as “extras”, may have been French.

Team Event Final
Opposition
Score
Rank
  French Athletic Club Union (ZZX)
 William Anderson (GBR)
 William Attrill (FRA)
 John Braid (GBR)
 W. Browning (GBR)
 Robert Horne (GBR)
 Timothée Jordan (GBR)
 Arthur MacEvoy (GBR)
 Douglas Robinson (GBR)
 H. F. Roques (FRA)
 Alfred Schneidau (GBR)
 Henry Terry (GBR)
 Philip Tomalin (FRA)
Men's  Devon and Somerset Wanderers (GBR)
L 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.

One ball

Athlete Event Round 1 Round 2 Final
Points Rank Points Rank Points Rank
Gaston Aumoitte Singles, one ball 18 4 Q 18 4 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 Did not finish Did not advance
Marcel Haëntjens Did not finish Did not advance
Georges Johin 13 2 Q 16 1 Q 21 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Marie Ohier Did not finish Did not advance
Jacques Sautereau Did not finish Did not advance
Chrétien Waydelich 11 1 Q 20 3 Did not advance 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

Two balls

Athlete Event Round 1 Final
Opposition
Score
MW ML Rank
Al. Blachère Singles, two balls  Sautereau (FRA)
L 2–0 (41-19)
0 3 4
Jeanne Filleul-Brohy  Waydelich (FRA)
L WO
Did not advance
Louise Anne Marie Després  Vignerot (FRA)
L 2–0 (42-40)
Did not advance
Jacques Sautereau  Blachère (FRA)
W 2–0 (41-19)
1 2 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Maurice Vignerot  Després (FRA)
W 2–0 (42-40)
2 1 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Chrétien Waydelich  Filleul-Brohy (FRA)
W WO
3 0 1st place, gold medalist(s)

Doubles

Athlete Event Final
Result Rank
Gaston Aumoitte
Georges Johin
Doubles 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.

Sprint

Athlete Event Qualification Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Time Rank Opposition
Time
Opposition
Time
Opposition
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
J. Bérard Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Maxime Bertrand Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
G. Bessing Unknown 4-7 Did not advance
Alfred Boulnois Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Fernand Boulmant Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
L. Boyer Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Gaston Bullier Unknown 3 Q  Sanz (FRA)
 Rosso (FRA)
L
Did not advance
Caillet Unknown 4-5 Did not advance
Adolphe Cayron 1:34.2 1 Q  Legrain (FRA)
 Gottron (GER)
L
Did not advance
Vladislav Chalupa Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Chaput Unknown 3 Q  Lake (USA)
 Stratta (ITA)
L
Did not advance
Georges Coindre Unknown 2 Q  Duill (GER)
 Germain (FRA)
W 1:50.0
 Sanz (FRA)
 Restelli (ITA)
L
Did not advance
Octave Coisy Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Auguste Daumain Unknown 3 Q  Restelli (ITA)
 Hildebrand (GBR)
L
Did not advance
Will Davis Unknown 2 Q  Vasserot (FRA)
 Dohis (FRA)
L
Did not advance
Marcel Dohis Unknown 2 Q  Vasserot (FRA)
 Davis (FRA)
L
Did not advance
Émile Dubois Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Dubourdieu Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
L. Dumont Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Paul Espeit Unknown 2 Q  Maisonnave (FRA)
 Ponscarme (FRA)
L
Did not advance
Franzen Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Théophile Fras Unknown 3 Q  Mallet (FRA)
 Brusoni (ITA)
L
Did not advance
Germain Unknown 3 Q  Coindre (FRA)
 Duill (GER)
L
Did not advance
Guillot Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
P. Hubault Did not finish Did not advance
Paul Legrain 1:30.4 1 Q  Gottron (GER)
 Cayron (FRA)
W 2:57.4
 Taillandier (FRA)
 Mallet (FRA)
L
Did not advance
Lohner Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Longchamp Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Édouard Maibaum Unknown 4-6 Did not advance
Léon Maisonnave 1:35.8 1 Q  Ponscarme (FRA)
 Espeit (FRA)
W 1:49.2
 Lake (USA)
 Vasserot (FRA)
L
Did not advance
Joseph Mallet Unknown 3 Q  Brusoni (ITA)
 Fras (FRA)
W 2:45.0
 Taillandier (FRA)
 Legrain (FRA)
L
Did not advance
Maurice Monniot Unknown 4-7 Did not advance
Mossmann Unknown 4-5 Did not advance
Georges Neurouth Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Pichard Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Pilton Unknown 4-6 Did not advance
Léon Ponscarme Unknown 2 Q  Maisonnave (FRA)
 Espeit (FRA)
L
Did not advance
A. Porcher DSQ Did not advance
Pouget Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
A. Roger Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Paul Rosso Unknown 3 Q  Sanz (FRA)
 Bullier (FRA)
L
Did not advance
Ruez Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Saignier Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Fernand Sanz Unknown 2 Q  Bullier (FRA)
 Rosso (FRA)
W 2:00.0
 Restelli (ITA)
 Coindre (FRA)
W 2:46.6
 Taillandier (FRA)
 Lake (USA)
L
2nd place, silver medalist(s)
L. Saunière Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
M. Steitz Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Albert Taillandier 1:36.8 1 Q  Vincent (BEL)
 Thomann (FRA)
W 2:00.6 OR
 Legrain (FRA)
 Mallet (FRA)
W 2:42.6
 Sanz (FRA)
 Lake (USA)
W 2:52.0
1st place, gold medalist(s)
Maurice Terrier Unknown 4-6 Did not advance
Thomann Unknown 3 Q  Taillandier (FRA)
 Vincent (BEL)
L
Did not advance
Émile Vadbled Unknown 4-8 Did not advance
Ferdinand Vasserot Unknown 3 Q  Dohis (FRA)
 Davis (FRA)
W 2:21.6
 Lake (USA)
 Maisonnave (FRA)
L
Did not advance
Édouard Wick Did not finish Did not advance

25 km

Athlete Event Time Rank
Louis Bastien 25 km 25:36.2 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Maxime Bertrand Unknown 4
J. Bérard Did not finish
Auguste Daumain 29:36.2 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Léon Gingembre Did not finish
J. Bérard Did not finish
Louis Trousselier Did not finish

Points race

Athlete Event Points Rank
J. Bérard Men's points race 5 5
Adolphe Cayron 4 6
Chaput 8 4
Georges Coindre 1 =12
Octave Coisy 4 =7
Marcel Dohis 2 =9
Germain 2 =9
Louis Trousselier 9 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Ferdinand Vasserot 4 =7

Equestrian

Jumping

Athlete Horse Event Time Rank
Charles, Count de Béthune-Scully Tip-Top Individual Unknown 4-37
Louis de Champsavin Terpsichore 2:26.0 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
De Coulombier Unknown Unknown 4-37
d’Auzac de la Martinie Unknown Unknown 4-37
Hubert Dutech Unknown Unknown 4-37
Dominique Gardères Unknown Unknown 4-37
Paul Haëntjens Unknown Unknown 4-37
Louis d'Havrincourt Mavourneen 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
Arthur Philippot Floridor Unknown 4-37
Eugène Poidebard Unknown Unknown 4-37
Vigneulles Unknown Unknown 4-37

High jump

Athlete Horse Event Height Rank
Hubert Dutech Unknown High jump Unknown 9-19
Dominique Gardères Canéla 1.85 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Paul Haëntjens Nell 1.70 5-8
Henri Leclerce Mahomet 1.70 5-8
Napoléon Murat Arcadius 1.70 5-8
Napoléon Murat Bayard Unknown 9-19
Wignolle Sunrise 1.70 5-8

Long jump

Athlete Horse Event Distance Rank
Napoléon Murat Bayard Long jump 5.30 4
Henri Plocque Camelia Unknown 5
Jacques de Prunelé Tolla 5.30 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

Hacks and hunter combined

EquestrianHorseEventPlace
Pierre Louis AlaretUnknownHacks and hunter combined5–51
Victor ArchenoulRetournelle2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Charles BaveauxUnknown5–51
CordonUnknown5–51
Louis de ChampsavinTerpsichore5–51
Marquis de CroixUnknown5–51
Pierre DillonDuc d'Aoste5–51
Maurice FoacheUnknown5–51
Louis d'HavrincourtUnknown5–51
Georges de LagarenneLouqsor5–51
Mathieu Marie de LessepsUnknown5–51
Robert de MontesquiouGrey Leg3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
René Alfred Robert de QuinceyCy Beau5–51
Paul HaëntjensMavourneen4
Maurice JéhinBiscuit5–51
Blanche de MarcignyUnknown5–51
Jane MoulinUnknown5–51
Napoléon MuratThe General1st place, gold medalist(s)
Auguste RoyReine de Sabat5–51
VigneullesUnknown5–51
Up to 26 other competitorsUnknown5–51

Four-in-hand (mail coach)

EquestrianEventPlace
Bertrand ChanuMail coach5–31
Louis du Douet de Graville5–31
Ferdinand de Lariboisière5–31
Jean de Neuflize3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Adrien de Noailles5–31
Paul de Saint-Léger5–31
Charles Eugène Amable de Veauce5–31
Jacques de Waru5–31
Geoffroy d'Andigné5–31
Jacques d'Arlincourt5–31
Octave Gallice5–31
James Hennessy5–31
Jacques la Caze5–31
Jacques la Caze5–31
Léon Thome2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Philippe Vernes4

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.

FencerEventRound 1QuarterfinalsRepechageSemifinalsFinal
ResultRankResultRank
BélotMen's foilAdvancedTo repechageAdvanced2–57 CUnknown12
Eugène BergèsAdvancedTo repechageAdvancedUnknown8 CUnknown10
Georges BergèsNot advancedDid not advance
Marcel BoulengerAdvancedAdvancedByeUnknown1 Q4–33rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Albert CahenAdvancedNot advancedDid not advance
CalvetAdvancedNot advancedDid not advance
Émile CosteAdvancedAdvancedBye7–01 Q6–11st place, gold medalist(s)
Clément de BoissièreAdvancedAdvancedBye2–56 CUnknown9
de Saint-AignanAdvancedTo repechageAlternateDid not compete[3]Unknown11
André de SchonenAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Felix DebaxAdvancedAdvancedByeUnknown2 Q4–34
Georges Dillon-CavanaghAdvancedTo repechageAdvancedUnknown4 Q2–57
Joseph DucrotAdvancedAdvancedByeUnknown7 CUnknown13
Pierre Georges Louis d'HughesAdvancedTo repechageAdvancedUnknown3 Q3–45
FerrandAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Édouard FouchierNot advancedDid not advance
GardièsNot advancedDid not advance
Albert GauthierNot advancedDid not advance
GrossardNot advancedDid not advance
Adrien GuyonAdvancedAdvancedByeUnknown6 CUnknown15
GuèrinAdvancedAdvancedBye3–45 CUnknown16
JactelAdvancedNot advancedDid not advance
Henri JobierAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Paul LeroyNot advancedDid not advance
Robert MarcAdvancedNot advancedDid not advance
MartiniAdvancedNot advancedDid not advance
Henri MassonAdvancedAdvancedBye5–22 Q5–22nd place, silver medalist(s)
Henri PlommetAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Jean-Joseph RenaudAdvancedAdvancedByeUnknown5 CWithdrew17
Joseph SénatAdvancedTo repechageAdvanced5–23 Q3–46
Frédéric SoudoisAdvancedDid not startDid not advance
Jean TailleferAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Léon ThiébautAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
PasseratNot advancedDid not advance
PélabonNot advancedDid not advance
Raphaël PerrissoudAdvancedNot advancedDid not advance
PiotNot advancedDid not advance
H. ValarcheAdvancedNot advancedDid not advance
WattelierAdvancedDid not startDid not advance
Gaston AchilleMen's épée3–7Did not advanceDid not advance
Adam4–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Gaston Alibert1 Q1 QUnknown1 Q2–37
Andreac4–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Louis Bastien3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Bazin4–6Did not advanceDid not advance
A. Berger3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Henri-Georges Berger2 Q4–6Did not advance
Raoul Bideau2 Q4–6Did not advance
Maurice Boisdon2 Q1 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Bowden2 Q4–6Did not advance
Albert Cahen3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Clément de Boissière3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
de Cazenove3–7Did not advanceDid not advance
Laurent de Champeaux3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Thion de la Chaume3–7Did not advanceDid not advance
Jacques de la Chevalerie3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Costiesco4–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Georges de la Falaise2 Q3 QUnknown1 Q3–34
de la Tournable3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Henri de Laborde3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
de Lastic3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Élie, Count de Lastours2 Q2 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
de Laugardière3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
de Meuse3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Jules de Pradel1 Q3 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
de Pradines3–7Did not advanceDid not advance
André de Romilly3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
de Segonzac3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
de Vars3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Henri Hébrard de Villeneuve1 Q4–6Did not advance
Henri Jean Début2 Q4–6Did not advance
Delprat3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Jean Dreyfuss2 Q1 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Duclos3–7Did not advanceDid not advance
Ducreuil3Did not advanceDid not advance
Pierre Georges Louis d'Hughes3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Marie Joseph Anatole Elie3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Fernandès3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Fichot3–7Did not advanceDid not advance
Maurice Fleury4–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Édouard Fouchier2 Q4–6Did not advance
Stan François3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Gardiès3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Grad3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Alexandre Guillemand1 Q3 Q[4]Unknown4–6Did not advance
Adrien Guyon1 Q4–6Did not advance
Hérrison3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Jean-André Hilleret2 Q4–6Did not advance
Jacques Holzschuch2 Q1 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Ivan Ivanovitch3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Maurice Jay2 QDNSDid not advance
Lafontaine3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Lariviére3Did not advanceDid not advance
Adjutant Lemoine3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Georges Leroy3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Marcel Lévy1 Q3 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Charles Loizillon3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Luquetas3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Robert Marc4–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Massé3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Miller3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Alphonse Moquet2 Q4–6Did not advance
Moreil3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Achille Morin3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Mosso3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Peberay3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Louis Perrée1 Q2 QUnknown2 Q4–12nd place, silver medalist(s)
Henri Plommet1 Q2 QUnknown2 Q0–69
Preurot3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Prosper3–7Did not advanceDid not advance
André Rabel1 QDNSDid not advance
Georges Redeuil3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Jean-Joseph Renaud1 QDNSDid not advance
A. Robert4–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Robinson3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Max Rodrigues3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Joseph Rodrigues3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Jules Roffe1 Q4–6Did not advance
Joseph-Marie Rosé1 Q3 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Pierre Rosenbaum3–7Did not advanceDid not advance
Salvanahac3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Léon Sée1 Q2 QUnknown3 Q3–23rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Joseph Sénat3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Willy Sulzbacher[5]3Did not advanceDid not advance
Jean Taillefer4–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Léon Thiébaut2 Q2 Q[4]Unknown1 Q2–48
Thomeguex[6]4–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Thomeguex[6]3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
André Tintant3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Véve3–6Did not advanceDid not advance
Edmond Wallace2 Q1 QUnknown2 Q2–46
Richard Wallace1 Q1 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Weber3–7Did not advanceDid not advance
Maurice BoisdonMen's sabre1–4 QUnknown5–8Did not advance
Clément de Boissière1–4 QUnknown3 Q3–46
Georges de la Falaise1–4 QUnknown4 Q6–11st place, gold medalist(s)
Gaston Dutertre1–4 QWithdrewDid not advance
Pierre Georges Louis d'Hughes1–4 QUnknown5–8Did not advance
Émile Lafourcade-Cortina5–6Did not advance
Léon Lécuyer1–4 QWithdrewDid not advance
Casimir Semelaignes5–6Did not advance
Fernand Semelaignes5–6Did not advance
Léon Thiébaut1–4 QUnknown4 Q5–22nd place, silver medalist(s)
Xavier AnchettiMen's masters foilAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Alexandre BergèsAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Charles BersinNot advancedDid not advance
Michel BettenfeldAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
BormelAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Jean-Marie BorringesAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Émile BouardNot advancedDid not advance
Marcel BoulengerAdvancedTo repechageAdvanced1–66 CUnknown13
Jean BoulègeAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
J. BrassardAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
BrauAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
François Brun-BuissonNot advancedDid not advance
CannessonAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Paul CarrichonAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Henri CoquelinNot advancedDid not advance
Louis CoudurierNot advancedDid not advance
Georges DaussyNot advancedDid not advance
François DelibesAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
DizierAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Michel FilippiAdvancedTo repechageAdvanced1–66 CUnknown16
Joseph FontaineAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Louis GarnotyNot advancedDid not advance
Louis GauthierAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Louis HallerAdvancedTo repechageAdvanced2–55 CUnknown9
JollietNot advancedDid not advance
Alphonse KirchhofferAdvancedAdvancedBye6–12 Q6–12nd place, silver medalist(s)
Ludovic LaborderieAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Jules LargeAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Lucien LargéAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Georges LefèvreAdvancedTo repechageAdvanced1–66 CUnknown12
LemoineAdvancedTo repechageAdvanced2–55 CUnknown11
Charles MartyAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Gustave MasselinNot advancedDid not advance
Lucien MerignacAdvancedAdvancedBye7–01 Q6–11st place, gold medalist(s)
Joseph-Auguste MétaisAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Lucien MilletAdvancedTo repechageAdvanced1–67 CUnknown14
Jean-Baptiste MimiagueAdvancedAdvancedBye6–12 Q4–33rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Marcel MontuelAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
MullerAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Henri PantinAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
PietoryNot advancedDid not advance
Léopold RamusAdvancedAdvancedBye4–34 Q2–56
René RaynaudAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Jules RingnetAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Jules RossignolAdvancedAdvancedBye5–23 Q3–45
Adolphe RouleauAdvancedAdvancedBye7–01 QDNF8
Francis SabourinAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Pierre SamiacAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Ernest TassartAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Armand ViguierAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
WineuwanheimNot advancedDid not advance
Henri YvonAdvancedTo repechageNot advancedDid not advance
Xavier AnchettiMen's masters épée3–6Did not advance
Emmanuel Andrieu3–6Did not advance
Assé3–6Did not advance
Aufort1 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Albert Robert Ayat1 QUnknown1 QUnknown1st place, gold medalist(s)
Félix Ayat2 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Georges-Louis Bézy1 QUnknown3 QUnknown9
Bormel3–6Did not advance
Emile Bougnol1 QUnknown1 QUnknown2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Brassart1 QUnknown2 QUnknown6
Céré3–6Did not advance
Georges Clappier2 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Charles Cléry3–6Did not advance
Marie-Louis Damotte1 QUnknown3 QUnknown5
Debrinay3–6Did not advance
Deprey3–6Did not advance
Élie Dufraisse3–6Did not advance
Constant Dulau3–6Did not advance
Flahaut3–6Did not advance
Louis Garnoty3–6Did not advance
Louis Haller2 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Hippolyte-Jacques Hyvernaud2 QUnknown3 QUnknown4
Jean Jeanvoix2 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Georges Jourdan1 QUnknown1 QUnknown8
Jean Lafoucrière3–6Did not advance
Launay3–6Did not advance
Henri Laurent2 QUnknown2 QUnknown3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Lézard[7]2 QUnknown2 QUnknown7
Sylvain Lézard[7]2 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Charles Marty3–6Did not advance
Joseph-Auguste Métais3–6Did not advance
Jean Michel1 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Alfred Nau3–6Did not advance
Nègrout3–6Did not advance
Henri Pantin1 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
Roquais3–6Did not advance
Sahourin3–6Did not advance
Surzet3–6Did not advance
Henri Yvon2 QUnknown4–6Did not advance
8 unknown competitors3–6Did not advance
Xavier AnchettiMen's masters sabre1–4 Q4–34 Q2–56
Aufort5–8Did not advance
Charles Bersin5–8Did not advance
François Brun-Buisson1–4 Q1–66Did not advance
Camier1–4 Q2–57Did not advance
Alexandre Chantelat1–4 Q3–45Did not advance
Georges Clappier1–4 Q0–77Did not advance
Henri Coquelin5–8Did not advance
Dambremat5–8Did not advance
Vincent Dargein5–8Did not advance
Henri Delamaide5–8Did not advance
François Delibes1–4 Q5–23 Q3–44
Flahaut5–8Did not advance
Marie-Joseph Gabriel5–8Did not advance
Louis Midelair1–4 Q0–78Did not advance
Georges Pinault1–4 Q2–56Did not advance
Schoenfeld5–8Did not advance
Albert Robert AyatMen's amateurs-masters épée7–01st place, gold medalist(s)
Emile Bougnol2–55
Georges de la Falaise3–44
Hippolyte-Jacques Hyvernaud2–55
Henri Laurent2–55
Louis Perrée2–55
Léon Sée4–33rd 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
TeamEventMatch 1Match 2Place
Club FrançaiseMen's footballLost 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
Turner
Zealley
Attendance: 500
Referee: Maignard (France)
Match 2

Golf

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

GolferEventScoreRank
Pierre DeschampsMen's individual23110
J. van de Wynckélé25212
A. BrunWomen's individual8010
Baronne Lucile de Fain657
Froment-Meurice564
Madeleine Fournier-Starvolèze586
Rose Gelbert769

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.

GymnastEventScoreRank
AllègréMen's artistic individual all-around25726
Aubert21188
Balossier24640
Albert Barodet201105
Noël Bas2952nd place, silver medalist(s)
Bayer145132
Jean Berhouzouq26814
Bernillon164126
Bettremieux24932
Blanchard23065
Bollet26715
Bornes24347
Bouchon24446
Boulanger23262
Elie Bourgois24543
Bourgougnoux22075
Bourry21093
Buchert195109
Joseph Castiglioni26715
Auguste Castille24835
Chapau20898
Coone205101
Coucou177121
Cousin175122
Ernest Créteur24347
Henri Créteur22075
Debailly21484
Charles Deckert184116
Joseph Decroze21484
Georges Dejaeghère27211
Dejean22174
Delaleau164126
Julese Deleval22967
Lucien Démanet2933rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Denis204102
Deroubaix23164
Douchet21679
Georges Dubois22570
Dufeite21188
Gustave Fahy2836
Favier190113
Fernhbach23656
Fierens22869
Fouché190113
Gaché27012
Gaucher26617
Germai183117
Félix Ghysels26123
Paul Gibiard24737
Gillet21188
Grimm23360
Honorez24543
Imbert24640
Jacquemin180118
Jardinier24150
Daniel Kehr178120
Koubi21093
Labonal24150
Labouret21188
Lacombe195109
Marcel Lalue2758
Daniel Lavielle26321
Joseph Lavielle27012
Jean-Marie le Bourvelec23065
Jules Lecoutre24737
Lemaire25130
Lemoine187115
Leroux175122
L. Lestienne27310
Lévy23262
Joseph Martinez2777
Georges Mauvezain2758
Otto Meyer21977
Michaud24249
Minot206100
Monteil26222
Moreno26518
Obrech26419
Ollivier20997
Parisot164126
Pierre Payssé2904
Pelat21093
Jules Perret24835
Jules Pinaud204102
Pradairol21679
Pratviel24640
Prilleux149131
Dominique Ravoux24932
Fernand Ravoux25627
Samuel Roche164126
Jules Rolland2904
Rostin21484
Salzard22967
Gustave Sandras3021st place, gold medalist(s)
Schaan26123
Émile Scherb23656
Sidrac200106
Simon23360
Sourzat196108
Strasser23656
Terrier133133
Thiriet24150
Touche154130
Van Hule194111
Vandenhaute166125
Vedeux24737
Viart21679
Viéville21093

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 Mixed team was one of the third-place teams.

TeamEventQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinalRank
Bagatelle Polo Club de Paris (FRA-GBR)
Men's poloByeLost 6-4 vs.
Foxhunters (GBR/USA)
Did not advance3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Compiègne Polo Club
  • Louis de Bissacia
  • Jean Boussod
  • A. Fauquet-Lemaître
  • Maurice Raoul-Duval
Lost 10-0 vs.
Foxhunters (GBR/USA)
Did not advance5

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.

RowerEventRound 1SemifinalsFinal
ResultRankResultRankResultRank
Hermann BarreletMen's single sculls6:38.81 Q8:23.01 Q7:35.61st place, gold medalist(s)
Édouard Dammann7:13.03 QDid not advance
Georges Delaporte6:33.81 Q9:25.23Did not advance
Georges d'Heilly6:38.82 Q8:45.02 Q8:16.03rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Pierre Ferlin6:46.82 QUnknown4Did not advance
André Gaudin6:43.02 Q8:33.42 Q7:41.62nd place, silver medalist(s)
Lardon6:46.43 QDid not advance
Louis Prével6:29.61 Q8:36.41 QDNF5
Raymond-Benoît6:45.42 QUnknown4Did not advance
Cercle Nautique de Reims
Pierre Ferlin, Mathieu, unknown cox
Men's coxed pairs7:00.02 Q8:01.04
Club Nautique de Dieppe
Henri Delabarre, Robert Gelée, unknown cox
7:04.04Did not advance
Rowing Club Castillon
Carlos Deltour, Antoine Védrenne, Raoul Paoli (cox)
6:33.41 Q7:57.23rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Société Nautique de la Marne
Lucien Martinet, René Waleff, unknown cox
6:47.41 Q7:34.42nd place, silver medalist(s)
Stade Français
Louis Roche, Gordon Love, unknown cox
DNFDid not advance
Cercle de l'Aviron Roubaix
Henri Bouckaert, Jean Cau, Émile Delchambre,
Henri Hazebrouck, Charlot (cox)
Men's coxed four5:59.02 QA7:11.01st place, gold medalist(s)
Club Nautique de Dieppe
Angot, Delabarre, Gelée, Maison, unknown cox
6:20.04Did not advance
Club Nautique de Lyon
Georges Lumpp, Charles Perrin, Daniel Soubeyran,
Émile Wegelin, unknown cox
6:06.22 QA7:18.02nd place, silver medalist(s)
Club Nautique de Français
Beslaud, Deslinières, Peyronnie, Saurel, unknown cox
6:40.03Did not advance
Société Nautique de la Marne
Cocuet, Jules Demaré, Dorlia, René Waleff, unknown cox
DNFDid not advance
Société Nautique de la Marne
Maurice Carton, Chantriaux, Cocuet, Demaré, Dorlia,
Guilbert, Lucien Martinet, René Waleff, unknown cox
Men's eight4:59.21 Q6:23.05

Rugby

French team Union des Sociétés Français de Sports Athletiques was one of three teams to compete in the first Olympic rugby games. They won both of its games, taking top prize in the tournament. This gold medal is attributed to Mixed team because of Constantin Henriquez was from Haiti and Andre Roosevelt was a French-born citizen of USA.

Summary
TeamEventMatch 1Match 2Place
Union des Sociétés Français de Sports Athletiques (FRA-HAI-USA)Men's rugby unionWon 27–17
vs. Germany
Won 27–8
vs. Great Britain
1st place, gold medalist(s)
Match 1
14 Oct
France 27–17Germany Germany
ReportTry: 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 27–8United 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
SailorsEventTimeRank
0—½ ton class
race 1
1:19:313rd place, bronze medalist(s)
1:08:542nd place, silver medalist(s)
Jacques de Constant1:21:375
Pierre Gervais1:06:161st place, gold medalist(s)
Maurice Monnot1:21:014
Émile SacréDNF
Georges Semichon1:23:306
0—½ ton class
race 2
2:07:524
1:40:422nd place, silver medalist(s)
Jacques de ConstantDNF
Pierre Gervais1:48:443rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Maurice Monnot2:08:045
Émile Sacré1:35:591st place, gold medalist(s)
Georges Semichon2:34:096
½-1 ton class race 13:39:232nd place, silver medalist(s)
DQ
Jean de Chabannes3:47:114
Jean de Constant3:52:445
Louis Auguste-Dormeuil3:56:557
Henri Gauthier4:10:0014
Albert Glandaz4:08:0013
4:03:5810
Marc Jousset4:03:009
Jean Le Bret4:06:4012
Legru3:53:506
3:42:403rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Phocion Rossollin4:04:2111
4:00:328
½-1 ton class race 23:41.243rd place, bronze medalist(s)
DNF
Jean de Chabannes3:50.455
Jean de ConstantDNF
Louis Auguste-Dormeuil3:27.071st place, gold medalist(s)
Albert GlandazDNF
4:05.407
DNF
Jean Le BretDNF
L. Legru3:59.276
Édouard Mézan de MalarticDNF
3:30.312nd place, silver medalist(s)
G. Pigeard4:30.0810
RooseveltDNF
Phocion Rossollin4:08.108
4:30.089
1-2 ton class
race 1
2:17:292nd place, silver medalist(s)
2:26:283rd place, bronze medalist(s)
2:26:564
Lecointre3:05:068
Marcel Moisand2:31:145
2:52:307
Georges Warenhorst2:33:546
1-2 ton class
race 2
3:37:493rd place, bronze medalist(s)
4:10:174
DNF
LecointreDNF
Marcel Moisand4:48:077
4:30:086
Georges Warenhorst4:11:225
2-3 ton class
race 1
2:17:301st place, gold medalist(s)
2:24:483rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Auguste Donny2:26:314
2:20:032nd place, silver medalist(s)
2-3 ton class
race 2
4:17:341st place, gold medalist(s)
4:23:572nd place, silver medalist(s)
Auguste Donny4:52:133rd place, bronze medalist(s)
DNF
3-10 ton class race 13:52.023rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Henri Gilardoni3:45.021st place, gold medalist(s)
Leroy4:01.355
William Martin4:18.186
Émile Michelet3:55.164
Henry MaingotUnknown8
Unknown9
3-10 ton class race 24:35:442nd place, silver medalist(s)
Leroy5:08:515
William Martin5:30:077
Émile MicheletDQ
Pierre Mousette5:16:506
Olivier, Baron de Brandois20+ ton class6:20:584
Open classDNF
Louis Auguste-DormeuilDQ
DNF
DNF
DNF
DNF
Paul CoutureDNF
DNF
Jean de ChabannesDNF
Jean de ConstantUnknown5
DNF
de MalarticDNF
Maxime DesonchesDNF
Auguste DonnyDNF
DNF
DNF
DNF
Pierre GervaisDNF
GilardonifraDNF
Albert GlandazDNF
DNF
Jean Le BretDNF
LecointreDNF
LegruDNF
LeroyDNF
Henry MaingotDNF
Marcel MeranDNF
6:12:123rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Marcel MoisandDNF
Maurice MonnotDNF
Pierre MousetteDNF
G. PigeardDNF
RoseveltDNF
Phocion RossollinDNF
Émile Sacré7:04:084
DQ
Georges WarenhorstDNF
Regatta events
SailorsEventRace 1Race 2Race 3Overall
TimeRank (points)TimeRank (points)TimeRank (points)ScoreRank
10-20 ton class4:17:121st, 10 points3:43:212nd, 9 points3:22:361st, 10 points29 points1st place, gold medalist(s)
Jean Decazes4:18:462nd, 9 points3:46:113rd, 8 points3:28:093rd, 8 points25 points2nd place, silver medalist(s)
CronierDQ–, 4 points3:47:274th, 7 points3:26:592nd, 9 points20 points4
Unknown4:21:374th, 7 points4:02:436th, 5 points3:36:125th, 6 points18 points6

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. Men's 20 metre rapid fire pistol event was open to professionals and was contested for prize money by professionals, that is why it is not recognized by the International Olympic Committee as Olympic medal event.

ShooterEventScoreRank
Eugène BalméMen's 20 metre rapid fire pistol573rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Joseph Labbé576
Maurice Larrouy581st place, gold medalist(s)
Paul Moreau574
Léon Moreaux572nd place, silver medalist(s)
Louis DuffoyMen's 50 metre free pistol4425
Léon Moreaux4357
Maurice Lecoq42911
Achille Paroche4662nd place, silver medalist(s)
Jules Trinité43110
Men's 50 metre free pistol, team22032nd place, silver medalist(s)
Auguste CavadiniMen's 300 metre free rifle, standing27810
Maurice Lecoq26819
Léon Moreaux26917
Achille Paroche26519
René Thomas25424
Auguste CavadiniMen's 300 metre free rifle, kneeling28617
Maurice Lecoq27122
Léon Moreaux26917
Achille Paroche28716
René Thomas25927
Auguste CavadiniMen's 300 metre free rifle, prone3167
Maurice Lecoq28425
Léon Moreaux3254
Achille Paroche3321st place, gold medalist(s)
René Thomas29519
Auguste CavadiniMen's 300 metre free rifle, three positions88011
Maurice Lecoq82321
Léon Moreaux88011
Achille Paroche8877
René Thomas80826
Men's 300 metre free rifle, team42783rd place, bronze medalist(s)
AdorMen's trapUnknown20
AnjouUnknown31
Amédée Aubry1113
Maurice BucquetUnknown15
G. BrosselinUnknown27
Jules Charpentier127
A. DarnisUnknown28
Roger de Barbarin171st place, gold medalist(s)
César de Bettex164
Justinien de Clary173rd place, bronze medalist(s)
de Joubert127
de MontholonUnknown23
de Saint-JamesUnknown24
Edouard Geynet136
N. GuyotUnknown29
René Guyot (BEL)172nd place, silver medalist(s)
Hilaret155
Joseph Labbé127
Gaston LegrandUnknown19
André MercierUnknown21
Léon MoreauxUnknown16
Jacques NivièreUnknown18
Roger NivièreUnknown22
Pierre PerrierUnknown26
PourchainauxUnknown30
ReverdinUnknown17
Sion127
SoucaretUnknown25

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.

SwimmerEventSemifinalsFinal
ResultRankResultRank
AdamMen's 200 metre freestyle4:28.05Did not advance
Victor Cadet3:24.04Did not advance
Jules Clévenot3:05.01 Q2:56.27
Féret3:12.23Did not advance
Maurice Hochepied2:48.04 q2:53.05
Victor Hochepied3:46.63Did not advance
Jacques Léauté4:39.45Did not advance
Louis Martin2:47.43 qUnknown9
Pierre Peyrusson3:47.65Did not advance
PujolDNFDid not advance
Ronaux4:36.46Did not advance
René Tartara3:13.02Did not advance
Texier3:47.04Did not advance
FumouzeMen's 1000 metre freestyle18:00.04Did not advance
Maurice Hochepied17:13.22 q16:53.47
Lapostolet25:52.03Did not advance
Georges Leuillieux17:09.63 q16:53.26
Lué24:15.02Did not advance
Louis Martin16:58.03 q16:30.45
Désiré Mérchez18:17.24Did not advance
SouchuDNFDid not advance
Texier21:33.04Did not advance
Jules Verbecke17:18.01 Q17:13.88
L. BaudoinMen's 4000 metre freestyleDNFDid not advance
Jules ClévenotDNFDid not advance
de Romand1:50:36.46Did not advance
Fumouze2:02:27.07Did not advance
GallaisDNFDid not advance
GelléDNFDid not advance
HeybergerDNFDid not advance
Kobierski1:37:10.45Did not advance
Lagarde1:38:31.85Did not advance
LandrichDNFDid not advance
Louis Laufray1:35:03.23Did not advance
Georges LeuillieuxDNFDid not advance
LoppéDNFDid not advance
Lué1:46:40.46Did not advance
E. Martin1:28:32.62 q1:26:32.27
Louis Martin1:22:29.63 q1:13:08.43rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Mortier1:40:16.84Did not advance
RegnaultDNFDid not advance
Texier1:31:02.84Did not advance
ValléeDNFDid not advance
ChevrandMen's 200 metre backstroke4:42.03Did not advance
de Romand3:56.62 q3:38.06
Fumouze5:17.06Did not advance
Lapostolet4:34.65Did not advance
Georges Leuillieux3:10.23 qDNF
Lué4:10.05Did not advance
Pierre Peyrusson4:15.66Did not advance
Texier4:49.07Did not advance
Maurice HochepiedMen's 200 metre obstacle event3:16.22 Q2:58.07
Jules Verbecke3:18.03 q3:08.48
Bertrand3:28.23 q3:17.09
Louis Marc3:29.24 q3:30.610
Victor Hochepied3:37.24Did not advance
ChevrandMen's underwater swimming372.012
de Romand145.24
Charles de Vendeville188.41st place, gold medalist(s)
Eucher66.014
Kaisermann88.810
Leclerq88.011
Louis Marc100.08
Menault103.47
Pierre Peyrusson91.69
André Six185.42nd place, silver medalist(s)
Tisserand109.55
Libellule de Paris (FRA-GBR)
Men's 200 metre team swimming654
Pupilles de Neptune de Lille
623rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Tritons Lillois
512nd 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.

PlayerEventRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinalRank
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Étienne DurandMen's singles R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-1, 6-3
Did not advance8
Paul Lebreton L. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-3
Did not advance8
Paul Lecaron Lippmann (FRA)
W 6-0, 6-1
 R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-1
Did not advance5
Albert Lippmann Lecaron (FRA)
L 6-0, 6-1
Did not advance8
André Prévost Norris (GBR)
L 6-4, 6-4
Did not advance8
Marguerite FourrierWomen's singles Cooper (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-0
Did not advance5
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 de Lastours/Lejeune (FRA)
W 6-3, 7-9, 6-2
 Décugis (FRA)/ de Garmendia (USA)
L 6-2, 6-4
Did not advance3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
 de la Chapelle/Prévost (FRA)
L 6-3, 7-9, 6-2
Did not advance5
 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)
 Mahony/Norris (GBR)
L 6-8, 6-1, 6-3
Did not advance5
 L. Doherty/R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-3
Did not advance5
Mixed doublesBye Rosenbaumová (BOH)/ Warden (GBR)
W 6-3, 6-0
 Cooper/R. Doherty (GBR)
L 6-2, 6-4
2nd place, silver medalist(s)
 Rosenbaumová (BOH)/ Warden (GBR)
L 6-3, 3-6, 6-2
Did not advance5

Tug of war

France sent a team to compete in the tug of war competition in 1900, losing to a combined Denmark-Sweden team. This silver medal is attributed to Mixed team, because of Francisco Henríquez de Zubiría was born in Colombia and was a Colombian citizen.

AthletesEventFinalRank
Opposition
Result
Tug of warDenmark 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. The bronze medal of Libellule de Paris team is attributed to Mixed team, because of Bill Burgess was from Great Britain. France thus received 1 bronze medals despite going 1–4 combined.

TeamRosterEventQuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinalRank
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Libellule de Paris (FRA-GBR)Men's water poloBye Brussels Swimming and Water Polo Club (BEL)
L 5–1
Did not advance3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Pupilles de Neptune de Lille #1 Brussels Swimming and Water Polo Club (BEL)
L 2–0
Did not advance5
Pupilles de Neptune de Lille #2 Berliner Swimming Club (GER)
W 3–2
 Osborne Swimming Club (GBR)
L 10–1
Did not advance3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Tritons Lillois Osborne Swimming Club (GBR)
L 12–0
Did not advance5

Notes

  1. sports-reference Archived September 12, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Michel THEATO (1878-1919)". pierrelagrue-jo.com. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  3. Saint-Aignan was chosen as a replacement for Renaud, who withdrew after placing 5th in semifinal B.
  4. Thiébaut and Guillemand both placed 4th-6th in quarterfinal B, competing in quarterfinal F as a second chance to advance after three fencers withdrew.
  5. 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.
  6. There were two fencers with the surname Thomeguex.
  7. Two fencers named Lézard competed.
  8. 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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