Jean Bayard
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Honoré Jean•Bayard |
| Used name | Jean•Bayard |
| Born | 23 October 1897 in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne (FRA) |
| Died | 11 March 1995 in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne (FRA) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 78 kg |
| Affiliations | Stade toulousain, Toulouse (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Jean Bayard played rugby football at the 1924 Paris Olympics, winning a silver medal with the French team, while playing as a prop forward, although he also played hooker for his club. He played for Stade Toulousain from 1913-25, winning French titles with them in 1923 and 1924, and losing in the 1921 final. Bayard studied at the Lycée de Toulouse. He served in World War I from 1915-18 as a pilot. During the Vichy regime he was made inspector of youth sports, serving in that role until 1946.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Rugby (Rugby) | FRA |
Jean Bayard | |||
| Rugby, Men (Olympic) | France | 2 | Silver |