Léon Ponscarme
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Léon Honoré•Ponscarme, Jr. |
| Used name | Léon•Ponscarme |
| Born | 21 January 1879 in Paris XVIIe, Paris (FRA) |
| Died | 24 November 1916 in Verdun, Meuse (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Léon Ponscarme competed in sprint cycling at the 1900 Paris Olympics, but made it only to the second round. In World War I he served with the 315e Régiment d’Infanterie. Ponscarme was killed in action during the Battle of Verdun. His parents later placed a plaque in his honor in the church of Sainte-Marie-des-Batignolles in Paris.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | FRA |
Léon Ponscarme | |||
| Sprint, Men (Olympic) | 2 h7 r2/4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†24 November 1916. Killed in action in World War I in Verdun.)