About Marcel Lalu
Lived 1882 – 1951 (aged 68–69). Marcel Lalu was a French artistic gymnast.
Marcel Lalu (24 March 1882 in Limoges – 3 May 1951 in Limoges) was a French gymnast who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1900 he finished eighth in the combined exercises competition which was the only Olympic gymnastic event. Eight years later he finished seventh in the 1908 all-around competition and at the 1912 Games he finished again seventh in the all-around contest.
Marcel Lalu is officially recognized by both the FIG (the official governing body of the sport of Artistic Gymnastics) and USAG (the official governing body of the sport of Artistic gymnastics within the USA) as the 1905 World All-Around Champion in the sport of Artistic gymnastics.
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Who was Marcel Lalu?
French gymnast (1882–1951)
When was Marcel Lalu born?
Marcel Lalu was born on 24 March 1882 in Limoges.
When did Marcel Lalu die?
Marcel Lalu died in 1951 in Limoges.
What was Marcel Lalu's occupation?
Marcel Lalu was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Marcel Lalu?
Marcel Lalu was French.
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