Charles Devendeville

French swimmer (1882–1914) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Charles Devendeville (8 March 1882 19 September 1914) was a French swimmer and Olympic champion.[1] He competed at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, where he received a gold medal in the underwater swimming.[2][3] He died of injuries during the First World War, at age 32.[4]

Born(1882-03-08)8 March 1882
Lesquin, France
Died19 September 1914(1914-09-19) (aged 32)
Reims, France
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Charles Devendeville
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Born(1882-03-08)8 March 1882
Lesquin, France
Died19 September 1914(1914-09-19) (aged 32)
Reims, France
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SportSwimming
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Representing  France
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1900 ParisUnderwater
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