Xavier Eluère
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Xavier Marie Louis Antoine•Eluère |
| Used name | Xavier•Eluère |
| Born | 8 September 1897 in Issé, Loire-Atlantique (FRA) |
| Died | 5 February 1967 in Saint-Privat-des-Prés, Dordogne (FRA) |
| Affiliations | Salle Lerda, Paris |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Xavier Eluère was French amateur champion in the heavyweight class in 1920 and 1921. After that, he fought as a professional for two years, winning 7 of his 10 fights. He came from a very athletic family. His cousin Alfred Eluère was a rugby player and competed together with his brother in 1920 at Antwerpen, and his uncle Louis was president of the Stade Nantais Université Club. Xavier Eluère later worked as a street peddler.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Boxing | FRA |
Xavier Eluère | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
Olympic family relations
- Cousin of Alfred Eluère