Gaston Cornereau
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Louis Gaston•Cornereau |
| Used name | Gaston•Cornereau |
| Born | 31 August 1888 in Gannat, Allier (FRA) |
| Died | 5 July 1944 in Chemilly, Allier (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Gaston Cornereau competed in épée at the 1924 Paris Olympics, just missing the podium by finishing fourth. Cornereau also won two medals at early versions of the World Championships, both in épée, with a silver in 1921 and a bronze in 1922. Cornereau served in the French military in World War I, and also won a bronze medal in épée at the 1919 Inter-Allied Games.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Fencing | FRA |
Gaston Cornereau | |||
| Épée, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 4 | |||||
| Épée, Team, Men (Olympic) | France |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Fencing Championships (0–1–1 1921 Paris silver: épée; 1922 Paris bronze: épée)
Errata
Name previously given as Émile L. Cornereau, but this is not confirmed by his birth certificate, military papers and his obituary published by Paris-Soir 6 July 1944.