Henri Gance
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Henri•Gance |
| Used name | Henri•Gance |
| Born | 17 March 1888 in Paris IIIe, Paris (FRA) |
| Died | 29 November 1953 in Paris XIIIe, Paris (FRA) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Cercle Athlétique Parisien |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Henri Gance’s father had the uncommon profession of ice polisher. Henri started weightlifting in 1908 for the Cercle Athlétique Parisien, but he was also active in other heavy athletic sports. In 1920 he was champion of France and won Olympic gold in the same year.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | FRA |
Henri Gance | |||
| Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |