Hubert Lefèbvre

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHubert Jean Daniel•Lefèbvre
Used nameHubert•Lefèbvre
Born29 November 1878 in Paris XIIe, Paris (FRA)
Died26 September 1937 in Labaroche, Haut-Rhin (FRA)
AffiliationsRacing Club de France, Paris (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Hubert Lefèbvre was a forward in rugby football, who won a gold medal with France at the 1900 Paris Olympics. Lefèbvre played for Racing Club de France from 1895-1902, winning French titles with them in 1900 and 1902. He studied at Lycée Charlemagne and earned an engineering degree from l’École Centrale. He was a captain during World War I and was cited for his service. He later worked in construction, especially with heavy military equipment.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Rugby (Rugby) FRA Hubert Lefèbvre
Rugby, Men (Olympic) Union des Sociétés Français de Sports Athletiques 1 Gold