Carlos Deltour facts for kids

Carlos Deltour (left) and Antoine Védrenne, rowing champions in 1899.

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Carlos Deltour

Personal information
Nationality	French
Born	8 April 1864 Guadalajara, Mexico
Died	29 May 1920(1920-05-29) (aged 56) Cambo-les-Bains, France
Sport
Sport	Rowing
Club	Rowing Club Castillon, Castillon-la-Bataille
Medal record Men's rowing Representing  France Olympic Games Bronze 1900 Paris Coxed pair European Rowing Championships Silver 1897 Pallanza Coxed pair Gold 1899 Ostend Coxed pair Gold 1900 Paris Double scull Bronze 1903 Venice Eight

Carlos Deltour was a famous French rower. He was born in Mexico on April 8, 1864. He was also known as Charles Deltour. Carlos competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics. He was a very successful athlete.

Who Was Carlos Deltour?

Carlos Deltour was a talented sportsman. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. Later, he became a French citizen. He was best known for his rowing skills. He also played rugby union for the SBUC team.

Olympic Games Success

Carlos Deltour competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics. These games were held in Paris, France. He was part of the French rowing team. His team won a bronze medal. This was in an event called the "coxed pair." A coxed pair is a rowing boat with two rowers and a coxswain. The coxswain helps steer the boat.

European Rowing Champion

Carlos Deltour also achieved great success. He won several medals. These were at the European Rowing Championships.

Early European Medals

• In 1897, he won a silver medal. This was in the coxed pair event.
• In 1899, he won a gold medal. This was also in the coxed pair.

More European Gold

• In 1900, he won another gold medal. This was in the "double scull" event. A double scull has two rowers. Each rower uses two oars.
• In 1903, he won a bronze medal. This was in the "eight" event. An eight is a large boat with eight rowers.

Carlos Deltour passed away on May 29, 1920. He left behind a legacy. He is remembered as a great French rower.