Émile Wegelin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameÉmile Robert•Wegelin
Used nameÉmile•Wegelin
Born24 December 1875 in Lyon, Rhône (FRA)
Died26 June 1962 in Lyon, Rhône (FRA)
AffiliationsCN Lyon, Lyon (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Born to wealthy Swiss parents, Émile Wegelin was mentored as an artist by Émile Noirot, a prominent artist in the Loire Region. He was later strongly influenced by Pierre Montezin (1874-1946), studying with him for several years. Wegelin’s paintings were exhibited regularly at the Société Lyonnaise des Beaux-Arts, earning first prize at the 1930 Spring Exhibition. He also showed his painting in Provence, Lausanne, and Fribourg.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Rowing FRA Émile Wegelin
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) Club Nautique de Lyon 2 Silver
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) Club Nautique de Lyon 2 h2 r1/2