Georges Johin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGeorges Édouard•Johin
Used nameGeorges•Johin
Born31 July 1877 in Paris VIIe, Paris (FRA)
Died6 December 1955 in Tessancourt-sur-Aubette, Yvelines (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Georges Johin played croquet at the 1900 Paris Olympics, winning a gold medal in doubles, and a silver medal in one-ball singles. In doubles he played alongside Gaston Aumoitte, who defeated Johin in the finals of the singles. They were only known competitors in the doubles event. Johin was from Paris and later died in a small town just north of the French capital.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Croquet FRA Georges Johin
Singles, One Ball, Open (Olympic) 2 Silver
Doubles, Open (Olympic) Gaston Aumoitte 1 Gold