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 (aged 86 years 6 months 2 days) 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