Charles Brécy
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Albert•Brécy |
| Used name | Charles•Brécy |
| Born | 4 August 1873 in Paris XVe, Paris (FRA) |
| Died | 24 November 1904 in Paris XVe, Paris (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Charles-Albert Brécy specialized in the motor-paced event, placing third in the 1903 French Championship. He was seventh in 1901, and in 1904, abandoned the event. He died in November 1904 during an attempt at the world motor-paced hour record, when the fork broke on the motorcycle pacing him and he crashed, dying from the injuries he sustained.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | FRA |
Charles Brécy | |||
| Sprint, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 5 | |||||
| Sprint, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 3 h6 r3/7 | |||||
| Tandem Sprint, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | Gentel | 2 h2 r1/3 | ||||
| 3,000 metres, Handicap, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Competition or Training (Died during an attempt at the world motor-paced hour record, when the fork broke on the motorcycle pacing him and he crashed, dying from the injuries he sustained.)