Jules Rolland

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJules Louis•Rolland
Used nameJules•Rolland
Born24 March 1877 in Valentigney, Doubs (FRA)
Died14 January 1929 (aged 51 years 9 months 21 days) in Hautmont, Nord (FRA)
Affiliations109e Régiment d'Infanterie de Ligne, Joinville-le-Pont (FRA) / La Hautmontoise, Hautmont (FRA)
NOC France

Biography

Jules Rolland competed in Olympic all-around gymnastics in both 1900 and 1908, one of only four gymnasts to do so. He was twice a French National Champion. Rolland was runner-up at the 1907 World / European Championships. Rolland was from Joinville where he was a member of the 109th line infantry regiment.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) FRA Jules Rolland
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) =4
1908 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) FRA Jules Rolland
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) 10