Gilbert Chapron
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gilbert Lucien•Chapron |
| Used name | Gilbert•Chapron |
| Born | 7 October 1933 in Blois, Loir-et-Cher (FRA) |
| Died | 5 September 2016 in Blois, Loir-et-Cher (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Gilbert Chapron was a top French amateur boxer, winning over 200 fights, punctuated by his bronze medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He turned professional, with his first pro bout in March 1957, and fought through May 1960, although he came back for two bouts in 1964. Chapron fought exclusively in France as a professional. In April 1960 he fought for the French light-heavyweight title, but lost to Paul Roux. Chapron finished his pro career with a record of 25 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws. He then opened a bar in Orleans, before retiring to Cour-Cheverny.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Boxing | FRA |
Gilbert Chapron | |||
| Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | =3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (1–0–0 1955 Barcelona BOX gold: light-heavyweight -81 kg)