Georgette Gagneux

French track and field athlete Georgette Gagneux had an amazing start to her career with her winning six national titles in three different events. Gagneux also set multiple French records across multiple disciplines, along with a world record in the 4 x 100 metres relay. She was just 16-years-old when she won her first French title with victory in the 80 metres in 1923. Her next national title came in 1925 when she became the long jump champion, with her winning a second title in the event in 1928. Her all-round performances earned her a spot on the French Olympic team for the 1928 Amsterdam Games, where she reached the semi-finals of the 100 metres and finished fourth in the 4 × 100 metres relay. The same year Gagneux, along with compatriots Lucienne Velu, Marguerite Radideau, and Simone Warnier, broke the world record in the 4 × 100 metres relay at a meet in Paris. Gagneux had her best year in 1929 when she became the French champion in the 80 metres, long jump, and the shot put. Sadly she was only 23 when she died in April 1931 after a long illness.

Personal Best: 100 – 12.4 (1929).