Jean Vaysse

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJean Émile•Vaysse
Used nameJean•Vaysse
Born28 April 1900 in Carmaux, Tarn (FRA)
Died17 October 1974 in Albi, Tarn (FRA)
Measurements173 cm / 72 kg
AffiliationsSporting Club Albigeois
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jean Vaysse was a centre in rugby football who played for France at the 1924 Paris Olympics, helping them win a silver medal. He played in only the USA match and was capped one other time for France. Vaysse played for SC Albigeois from 1922-31. He was a stock broker in Paris and later worked as a commercial agent for Esso (later Exxon).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Rugby (Rugby) FRA Jean Vaysse
Rugby, Men (Olympic) France 2 Silver