René Araou
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | René•Araou |
| Used name | René•Araou |
| Born | 18 October 1902 in Narbonne, Aude (FRA) |
| Died | 8 January 1955 in Narbonne, Aude (FRA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 98 kg |
| Affiliations | RC Narbonne, Narbonne (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
René Araou played rugby football at the 1924 Paris Olympics, winning a silver medal with the French team, while playing as a prop forward. He competed for Racing Club de Narbonne from 1922-33, helping them to the finals of the French Championships in 1932 and 1933. He was an industrialist who worked with wind turbines, and later in life, ran his own garage.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Rugby (Rugby) | FRA |
René Araou | |||
| Rugby, Men (Olympic) | France | 2 | Silver |