Léa Caurla
Biographical information
| Roles | Non-starter |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Léa (-Léon)•Caurla |
| Used name | Léa•Caurla |
| Born | 4 September 1926 in Étain, Meuse (FRA) |
| Died | 2 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) | ||||||
| 200 metres, Women (Olympic) | ||||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) | France |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–1–1 1946 Oslo silver: 4×100 m relay, bronze: 200 m)
- Listed in Transgender and Intersex Olympians (Competed as a woman, underwent gender reassignment surgery.)