Jules Rolland

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJules Louis•Rolland
Used nameJules•Rolland
Born24 March 1877 in Valentigney, Doubs (FRA)
Died14 January 1929 in Hautmont, Nord (FRA)
Affiliations109e Régiment d'Infanterie de Ligne, Joinville-le-Pont (FRA) / La Hautmontoise, Hautmont (FRA)
NOC France

Biography

Jules Rolland competed in Olympic all-around gymnastics in both 1900 and 1908, one of only four gymnasts to do so. He was twice a French National Champion. Rolland was runner-up at the 1907 World / European Championships. Rolland was from Joinville where he was a member of the 109th line infantry regiment.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) FRA Jules Rolland
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) =4
1908 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) FRA Jules Rolland
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) 10