Gaston Delaplane

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Marcel Carlos Paul Gaston Delaplane (born March 6, 1882 in Le Havre , † December 12, 1977 in Nice ) was a French rower and track cyclist .

Gaston Delaplane took part in four rowing competitions at the 1906 Olympic Intermediate Games, all of which were held in the bay of Zea near Phaleron . On Tuesday, April 24th, he won the one over 1000 meters ahead of his compatriot Joseph Larran ; In the four with helmsman over 2000 meters, he took second place behind the Italian boat together with Charles Delaporte , Léon Delignières , Paul Échard and helmsman Marcel Frebourg . On Saturday, April 28th, Delaplane, Delaporte and Frebourg started in two with a helmsmanabout an English mile and took fifth place; In the same boat class there was also a race over 1000 meters, here the three French achieved third place.

In addition, Delaplane took part in two cycling competitions in Athens , in the sprint and in the 5000-meter track ride, he was eliminated in each case. At the Olympic Games in 1908 Delaplane appeared again in the sprint and 5000 meter race, but retired early.

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SURNAME Delaplane, Gaston
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Delaplane, Marcel Carlos Paul Gaston (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION French rower and track cyclist
DATE OF BIRTH March 6, 1882
PLACE OF BIRTH Le Havre
DATE OF DEATH December 12, 1977
Place of death Nice