Victor Larchandet

Victor Larchandet (29 December 1863 – 8 November 1936) was a French rugby union player. He competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics and won gold as part of the French team in what was the first rugby union competition at an Olympic Games.[2][3]

Victor Larchandet
Victor Lardanchet en 1900
Full nameMarie Victor Xavier Lardanchet
Date of birth29 December 1863[1]
Place of birthDesnes, Second French Empire[1]
Date of death8 November 1936(1936-11-08) (aged 72)
Place of deathNice, France
Rugby union career
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1900 France
Medal record
Men's rugby union
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1900 Paris Team competition

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Victor Larchandet". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  2. "Olympic Facts and Results". Encyclopedia of the Games. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. "Victor Larchandet". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 December 2020.


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