| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men'sfencing | ||
Representing France | ||
 | 1896 Athens | Foil |
Eugène-Henri Gravelotte (6 February 1876 – 23 August 1939) was a Frenchfencer. He was the first modernOlympic champion in foil and first French gold medalist, winning the event at the1896 Summer Olympics inAthens.[1] He was born inParis.
Gravelotte was undefeated in his group for the preliminary round, defeatingGreek fencersAthanasios Vouros,Konstantinos Komninos-Miliotis, andGeorgios Balakakis in succession. He then faced fellow FrenchmanHenri Callot, who had gone undefeated in the other group, in the final. Gravelotte won that match 3–2.[2]
Gravelotte died inBénodet on 23 August 1939, aged 63.
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