Eugène-Henri Gravelotte

Eugène-Henri Gravelotte (6 February 1876 – 23 August 1939) was a French fencer. He was the first modern Olympic champion in foil and first French gold medalist, winning the event at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.[1] He was born in Paris.

Olympic medal record
Men's fencing
Representing  France
Gold medal – first place 1896 Athens Foil

Gravelotte was undefeated in his group for the preliminary round, defeating Greek fencers Athanasios Vouros, Konstantinos Komninos-Miliotis, and Georgios Balakakis in succession. He then faced fellow Frenchman Henri Callot, who had gone undefeated in the other group, in the final. Gravelotte won that match 3–2.[2]

Gravelotte died in Bénodet on 23 August 1939, aged 63.

References
  1. "Eugène Henry Gravelotte Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  2. "Eugène-Henri Gravelotte". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 December 2020.


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