Léa Caurla

Biographical information

RolesNon-starter
SexFemale
Full nameLéa (-Léon)•Caurla
Used nameLéa•Caurla
Born4 September 1926 in Étain, Meuse (FRA)
Died2 March 2002 in Étain, Meuse (FRA)
NOC France

Biography

Léa Caurla was entered into several women’s events at the 1948 London Olympics but did not start in any of them. She finished third in the 200 metres at the 1946 European Championships. With Anne-Marie Colchen and Monique Drilhon she helped set a French record in the 3x100 metre relay.

After her competitive career ended, Léa Caurla transitioned to male gender and lived life as Léon Caurla. He eventually married and became a father.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics FRA Léa Caurla
100 metres, Women (Olympic) DNS
200 metres, Women (Olympic) DNS
4 × 100 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) France DNS

Special Notes