Jean Collas

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJean•Collas
Used nameJean•Collas
Born3 July 1874 in Paris IVe, Paris (FRA)
Died30 December 1928 in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine (FRA)
Measurements182 cm
AffiliationsRacing Club de France, Paris (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Jean Collas competed in both rugby football and tug-of-war at the 1900 Olympics, winning a gold medal in rugby and a silver medal in tug-of-war. In rugby Collas played centre against Germany, and winger versus Great Britain. He represented the Racing Club de France, winning French rugby titles with them in 1900 and 1902. Collas was also a solid tennis player. He studied at Lycées Michelet and Condorcet. Collas received citations for his bravery as a sergeant during World War I. His career was as secretary of the Compagnie Fermière des Eaux de Vichy.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Rugby (Rugby) FRA Jean Collas
Rugby, Men (Olympic) Union des Sociétés Français de Sports Athletiques 1 Gold
Tug-Of-War FRA Jean Collas
Tug-Of-War, Men (Olympic) Racing Club de France 2 Silver