Louis Chaillot

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLouis Paul Fernand•Chaillot
Used nameLouis•Chaillot
Born2 March 1914 in Chaumont, Haute-Marne (FRA)
Died28 January 1998 in Aubenas, Ardèche (FRA)
Measurements168 cm / 67 kg
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 3

Biography

Louis Chaillot was gold medalist in the tandem together with Maurice Perrin and silver medalist in the sprint in 1932 and four years later again won a bronze medal in the sprint. He turned professional in 1937 and won the 1946 World Championships bronze medal in the motor-paced race. He also won three French championships, in the sprint in 1937 and in the motor-paced race in 1944 and 1946.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) FRA Louis Chaillot
Sprint, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
Tandem Sprint, 2,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Maurice Perrin 1 Gold
1936 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) FRA Louis Chaillot
Sprint, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze