Kites (large), Open

There were 26 ballooning events at the 1900 Paris Exposition, which were more properly termed exhibitions. They were mixed, with both men and women participating. The events all took place starting at the Aerostation at the Parc de Vincennes in Paris. Of the 27 “ballooning” events, three were for kites. The large kite event was won by Lecournu with Louis Baillod taking second. Lecournu received a gilded plaque valued at 200 francs. The event was scheduled to be held on 16 September, but was delayed for several days due to insufficient wind.