France at the 1948 Summer Olympics
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France
competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
in London
, England
. 315 competitors, 279 men and 36 women, took part in 134 events in 20 sports.
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. 315 competitors, 279 men and 36 women, took part in 134 events in 20 sports.
Gold
- Maurice HuetMaurice HuetMaurice Huet was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Michel PécheuxMichel Pécheux (fencer)Michel Pécheux was a French fencer.Pécheux competed in the Men's Team Épée event at the 1936 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal for France. He was a team gold medalist at London in 1948, once again in épée....
, Marcel DespretsMarcel DespretsMarcel Desprets was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Edouard ArtigasÉdouard ArtigasÉdouard Artigas was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Henri GuerinHenri Guérin (fencer)Henri Guérin was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, and Henri LepageHenri Lepage (fencer)Henri Lepage was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Épée Team - Jehan BuhanJehan BuhanJehan Buhan was a French fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in foil individual at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He received gold medals in foil team both in 1948 and in 1952.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Foil Individual - Adrian Rommel, Christian d'OriolaChristian d'OriolaChristian D'Oriola was a noted French foil fencer named "Fencer of the 20th Century" by the FIE, the International Fencing Federation, in 2001....
, Andre BoninAndré BoninAndré Bonin was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jacques Lataste, Jehan BuhanJehan BuhanJehan Buhan was a French fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in foil individual at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He received gold medals in foil team both in 1948 and in 1952.-References:...
, and René BougnolRené BougnolRené Bougnol was a French fencer. He won two gold medals and a silver at three different Olympics in the team foil event.-References:...
— Fencing, Men's Foil Team - Micheline OstermeyerMicheline OstermeyerMicheline Ostermeyer was a French athlete and concert pianist.A great-niece of the French author Victor Hugo, and a niece of the composer Lucien Paroche, Ostermeyer, who was Jewish, was born in Rang-du-Fliers, Pas-de-Calais...
- Women's Shot Put - Micheline OstermeyerMicheline OstermeyerMicheline Ostermeyer was a French athlete and concert pianist.A great-niece of the French author Victor Hugo, and a niece of the composer Lucien Paroche, Ostermeyer, who was Jewish, was born in Rang-du-Fliers, Pas-de-Calais...
- Women's Discuss - Jose BeyaertJosé BeyaertJosé Beyaert was a French professional cyclist who, during the 1940s and 1950s, was the 1948 Olympics road race champion. Beyaert moved to Colombia in 1952 and lived there for several years where he was the coach to the national cycling team...
- Cycling Road Race - Jacques Dupont - Cycling 1km Time Trial
- Cycling Team Pursuit
- Bernard Chevalier - Individual 3-Day Event
- Team Dressage
Bronze
- Jose BeyaertJosé BeyaertJosé Beyaert was a French professional cyclist who, during the 1940s and 1950s, was the 1948 Olympics road race champion. Beyaert moved to Colombia in 1952 and lived there for several years where he was the coach to the national cycling team...
, Jacques Dupont, Alain Moineau - Cycling Team Road Race - Cycling Men's Tandem Sprint
Fencing
21 fencers, 18 men and 3 women, represented France in 1948.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the tenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 3, 1948 to August 4, 1948. 63 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Jéhan BuhanJehan BuhanJehan Buhan was a French fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in foil individual at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He received gold medals in foil team both in 1948 and in 1952.-References:...
- Christian d'OriolaChristian d'OriolaChristian D'Oriola was a noted French foil fencer named "Fencer of the 20th Century" by the FIE, the International Fencing Federation, in 2001....
- René BougnolRené BougnolRené Bougnol was a French fencer. He won two gold medals and a silver at three different Olympics in the team foil event.-References:...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 30, 1948 to July 31, 1948...
- André BoninAndré BoninAndré Bonin was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jéhan BuhanJehan BuhanJehan Buhan was a French fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in foil individual at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He received gold medals in foil team both in 1948 and in 1952.-References:...
, Jacques Lataste, René BougnolRené BougnolRené Bougnol was a French fencer. He won two gold medals and a silver at three different Olympics in the team foil event.-References:...
, Christian d'OriolaChristian d'OriolaChristian D'Oriola was a noted French foil fencer named "Fencer of the 20th Century" by the FIE, the International Fencing Federation, in 2001....
, Adrien RommelAdrien RommelAdrien Rommel was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the tenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 7, 1948 to August 9, 1948. 66 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Henri GuérinHenri Guérin (fencer)Henri Guérin was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Henri LepageHenri Lepage (fencer)Henri Lepage was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Marcel DespretsMarcel DespretsMarcel Desprets was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 5, 1948 to August 6, 1948...
- Henri GuérinHenri Guérin (fencer)Henri Guérin was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Henri LepageHenri Lepage (fencer)Henri Lepage was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Marcel DespretsMarcel DespretsMarcel Desprets was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Michel PécheuxMichel PêcheuxMichel Pêcheux was a French philosopher. He was a follower of Louis Althusser. He was a leading French contributor to discourse analysis. In the 1960s, Pêcheux became involved with the journal Cahiers pour l'Analyse, where he began developing his own unique model of 'discourse analysis'...
, Édouard ArtigasÉdouard ArtigasÉdouard Artigas was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Maurice HuetMaurice HuetMaurice Huet was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eleventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 12, 1948 to August 13, 1948. 60 fencers from 24 nations competed.-Results:...
- Jacques LefèvreJacques Lefèvre (fencer)Jacques Lefèvre was a French fencer.At the 1952 Summer Olympics, Lefèvre won a team bronze medal for fencing, as a member of the French Men's Sabre team. He competed for France in the individual and team sabre events at each Summer Olympics from 1948 to 1964.-External links:*...
- Jean LevavasseurJean LevavasseurJean Levavasseur was a French fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Maurice GramainMaurice GramainMaurice Gramain was a French Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 10, 1948 to August 11, 1948...
- Jean-François TournonJean-François TournonJean-François Tournon was a French fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jacques ParentJacques Parent (fencer)Jacques Parent was a French Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Maurice GramainMaurice GramainMaurice Gramain was a French Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jacques LefèvreJacques Lefèvre (fencer)Jacques Lefèvre was a French fencer.At the 1952 Summer Olympics, Lefèvre won a team bronze medal for fencing, as a member of the French Men's Sabre team. He competed for France in the individual and team sabre events at each Summer Olympics from 1948 to 1964.-External links:*...
, Jean LevavasseurJean LevavasseurJean Levavasseur was a French fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Georges LévêcqueGeorges LévêcqueGeorges Lévêcque was a French Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 31, 1948 to August 2, 1948. 39 fencers from 15 nations competed.-Results:...
- Renée GarilheRenée GarilheRenée Garilhe was a French fencer. She won a bronze medal in the women's individual foil event at the 1956 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Lylian Malherbaud-Lecomte-GuyonneauLylian Malherbaud-Lecomte-GuyonneauLylian Malherbaud-Lecomte-Guyonneau is a French fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Françoise GounyFrançoise GounyFrançoise Gouny is a French fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...