Émile Poilvé

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameÉmile Marie Ange•Poilvé
Used nameÉmile•Poilvé
Born22 September 1903 in Mégrit, Côtes-d'Armor (FRA)
Died11 October 1962 in Lescouët-Jugon, Côtes-d'Armor (FRA)
AffiliationsASPP, Paris (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Émile Poilvé had the following finishes at major championships – 1930 European Championship: 79.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Wrestling FRA Émile Poilvé
Middleweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) =13
1932 Summer Olympics Wrestling FRA Émile Poilvé
Middleweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 4
Middleweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) AC
1936 Summer Olympics Wrestling FRA Émile Poilvé
Middleweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold

Errata

DOB also seen as 8 January 1908, but 19 September 1903 is correct per 1932 New York passanger list and his birth certificate.