Edmond Décottignies

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdmond Albert•Décottignies
Used nameEdmond•Décottignies
Born3 December 1893 in Comines, Nord (FRA)
Died3 June 1963 in Comines, Nord (FRA)
Measurements171 cm / 66 kg
AffiliationsTravailleurs de Comines
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Edmond Décottignies had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1924 Olympics Lightweight class (440.0 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FRA Edmond Décottignies
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold