Émile Champion
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Émile Adolphe Eugène•Champion |
| Used name | Émile•Champion |
| Born | 23 March 1879 in Laval, Mayenne (FRA) |
| Measurements | 168 cm |
| Affiliations | Racing Club de France, Paris (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Émile Champion ran the marathon at the 1900 Paris Olympics but little else is known about his athletic career. He competed for Racing Club de France. Champion served in the 150th Régiment d’Infanterie in the town of St. Mihiel, in the Meuse. He later became a commercial employee in Trouville. He is not known to be related to Francis Champion, a well-known professional runner of the era.
Personal Best: Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FRA |
Émile Champion | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |