Jules Bonvalet
Encyclopedia
Jules Bonvalet was a Belgian
horse rider
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
and in the 1924 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he and his horse Weppelghem won the bronze medal in the team eventing, after finishing twelfth in the individual eventing competition
. They also participated in the individual jumping event
and finished fifteenth.
Four years later he and his horse Weppelghem finished fifth as member of the Belgian equipé in the team eventing
, after finishing 16th in the individual eventing competition
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
and in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
.
In 1920 he and his horse Weppelghem won the bronze medal in the team eventing, after finishing twelfth in the individual eventing competition
Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual eventing
The individual eventing event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:...
. They also participated in the individual jumping event
Equestrian at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Individual jumping
The individual jumping event was part of the equestrian programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-Results:...
and finished fifteenth.
Four years later he and his horse Weppelghem finished fifth as member of the Belgian equipé in the team eventing
Equestrian at the 1924 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
, after finishing 16th in the individual eventing competition
Equestrian at the 1924 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
.