Edmond Poillot
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Edmond•Poillot |
| Used name | Edmond•Poillot |
| Born | 28 January 1888 in Chartres, Eure-et-Loir (FRA) |
| Died | 25 September 1910 in Chartres, Eure-et-Loir (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Edmond Poillot entered the 1908 Olympic Games a little short on training. He was drawn to fight the top Briton Richard Gunn in his opening bout, and was beaten when the referee stopped the fight in round two. Gunn went on to win the gold medal.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Boxing | FRA |
Edmond Poillot | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Aviation Crashes (Died in an aviation crash in Chartres, France while instructing a student. His passenger, Gérard Partiot survived the crash.)
Errata
Name previously given as Étienne Poillot, but this is not supported by contemporary sources.