Théodore Ribail
Alexandre Théodore Ribail (born March 29, 1895 in Lyon , † November 5, 1942 in Pierre-Bénite ) was a French racing driver .
Career
Théodore Ribail was a participant in the first Le Mans 24-hour race and was one of the few starters who could not finish the race in 1923 . The Berliet VH 12hp, which he drove with Roland Jacquot , broke down after a defect.
statistics
Le Mans results
| year | team | vehicle | Teammate | placement | Failure reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 |
 Automobiles Marius Berliet
|
Berliet VH 12hp |
Roland Jacquot
|
failure | Engine failure |
literature
- RM Clarke: Le Mans. The Bentley & Alfa Years 1923–1939. Brocklands Books, Cobham 1999, ISBN 1-85520-465-7 .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ribail, Théodore |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Ribail, Alexandre Théodore |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French racing driver |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 29, 1895 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lyon |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 5, 1942 |
| Place of death | Pierre-Bénite |