Frantz Reichel
French athlete (1871–1932)
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- Born
- 16 March 1871, Paris
- Died
- 24 March 1932, 8th arrondissement of Paris
- Citizenship
- France
- Sport
- baseball, artistic gymnastics, rugby union, athletics
- Occupation
- rugby union player, athletics competitor, journalist, aircraft pilot, fencer
- Team / club
- Racing 92
François Étienne "Frantz" Reichel (16 March 1871 – 24 March 1932) was a French sports administrator, athlete, cyclist and journalist. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens as a runner and at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris as a rugby union player. He co-founded the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), and served as its first president in 1924–1932.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 Summer Olympics | 1896 | |
| 1900 Summer Olympics | 1900 |
Awards and honours
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
External links
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Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.