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Louis Ségura (July 23, 1889 – 1963) was a French gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He won the bronze medal in the individual all-around in 1908, as well as the silver medal in 1912.[1][2] He was one of the first crop of competitive career gymnasts at the level of the World Championships and Olympic Games.

Born(1889-07-23)July 23, 1889
Died1963 (aged 73–74)
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  • France France
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Louis Ségura
Personal information
Born(1889-07-23)July 23, 1889
Died1963 (aged 73–74)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country represented
  • France France
ClubL'Oranaise
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1912 Stockholmindividual all-around
Bronze medal – third place1908 Londonindividual all-around
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1909 LuxembourgTeam
Silver medal – second place1907 PragueTeam
Silver medal – second place1913 ParisTeam
Bronze medal – third place1907 PragueParallel Bars
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In addition to his two successful Olympic appearances, he was also a 3-time French World team member, helping his team to the medal standings every time at the World Championships, in 1907, 1909, and 1913. Also, he was retrospectively scored in the top-three individually on Parallel Bars at the 1907 World Championships.

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