Jacques Dimont
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jacques René Émile•Dimont |
| Used name | Jacques•Dimont |
| Born | 2 February 1945 in Carvin, Pas-de-Calais (FRA) |
| Died | 31 December 1994 (aged 49 years 10 months 29 days) in Avignon, Vaucluse (FRA) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 80 kg |
| NOC |  France |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Jacques Dimont was a 1965 Junior World Championship silver medalist. He later opened a fencing school in Avignon. He married Danièle Dorléans (Olympic swimmer) in 1969 at the same time that her twin sister, Monique Dorléans, (non-Olympian) married François Jeanne. Jacques committed suicide in 1994.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Fencing | FRA |
Jacques Dimont | |||
| Foil, Team, Men (Olympic) | France | 1 | Gold |
Olympic family relations
- Brother-in-law of François Jeanne
- Husband of Danièle Dorléans
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Committed Suicide (Committed suicide.)