Gustave Sandras facts for kids
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Gustave Sandras in 1900
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| Full name | Silvaine Gustave Sandras | |||||||||||||
| Country represented |  France |
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| Born | 24 February 1872 Croix, Nord, France |
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| Died | 21 June 1951 (aged 79) Flers-lez-Lille, France |
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| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics | |||||||||||||
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Silvaine Gustave Sandras (born February 24, 1872 – died June 21, 1951) was a talented French gymnast. He is famous for winning a gold medal at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. This was a very special achievement because it was the only gymnastics event held at those Games!
Gustave Sandras: An Olympic Champion
Gustave Sandras was an amazing athlete from France. He competed in gymnastics, a sport that tests strength, flexibility, and balance. He was born in a town called Croix, Nord and lived to be 79 years old.
The 1900 Paris Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France. These Games were quite different from the Olympics we know today. For example, they lasted for several months! Gustave Sandras took part in the gymnastics competition.
Winning Gold in Combined Exercises
At the 1900 Olympics, there was only one gymnastics event: the "combined exercises." This event was a bit like a mix of different gymnastic skills all put together. Gustave Sandras performed so well that he won the gold medal! This made him an Olympic champion for France. His victory showed his incredible skill and hard work in gymnastics.
