Lucien Lésna

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameLucien•Lésna
Used nameLucien•Lésna
Born11 October 1863 in Le Locle, Neuchâtel (SUI)
Died11 July 1932 in Évreux, Eure (FRA)
NOC Switzerland

Biography

Lucien Lesna was best known as a road racer, although he won the European title in the motor-paced event in 1896 and 1898 and the French title in that event in 1895. But on the roads, he is best known for winning Paris-Roubaix in 1901-02, Bordeaux-Paris in 1894 and 1901, and placing second in 1902, and winning Marseille-Paris in 1902. He was also Swiss road race champion in 1890 and runner-up in that race in 1891. He died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) SUI Lucien Lésna
50 kilometres, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) AC
100 kilometres, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) AC
100 miles, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 4
25 kilometres Motor-paced, Professionals, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 2