Paul Lebreton

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLouis Paul•Lebreton
Used namePaul•Lebreton
Born19 October 1875 in Paris IIe, Paris (FRA)
Died31 March 1960 in Paris IXe, Paris (FRA)
AffiliationsTCP, Paris (FRA)
NOC France

Biography

Pierre Lebréton played singles and doubles at the 1900 Olympics, losing in the first round of both events. He played doubles with Paul Lecaron. Lebréton was French doubles champion in 1897 and 1899-1900, playing each year with Paul d’Aymé, the French singles champion in 1897-1900. Lebréton was runner-up to d’Aymé at the 1899 French Championships, and lost the final again in 1901 to André Vacherot. Lebréton never managed a major singles title, but was runner-up at the Paris International in 1901-02, the 1901 European Championship, and the 1901 Boulogne Invitational.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Tennis FRA Paul Lebreton
Singles, Men (Olympic) =8
Doubles, Men (Olympic) Paul Lecaron =5
Singles, Handicap, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) =9
Doubles, Handicap, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Paul Lecaron =3

Errata

Name previously given as Pierre Lebréton, but this is not supported by contemporary newspapers.