Luxembourg at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...

competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...

in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...

, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....

. It was the first official appearance at the modern Olympic Games for the nation, although it was later discovered that one Luxembourgish athlete competed in 1900
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...

.

Athletics

Two athletes represented Luxembourg in the nation's Olympic debut. Pelletier's 17th place finish in the shot put was Luxembourg's best placement.

Ranks given are within that athlete's heat for running events.
Athlete Events Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Paul Fournelle Long jump
Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's long jump
The men's long jump was a track and field athletics event held as part of the athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event, which is one of 12 to have been held at every Summer Olympics...

N/A No mark 30 Did not advance
Marcel Pelletier Shot put
Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's shot put
The men's shot put was a track and field athletics event held as part of the athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event, which is one of 12 to have been held at every Summer Olympics...

N/A 11.04 17 Did not advance
Discus throw
Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw
The men's discus throw was a track and field athletics event held as part of the athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event, which is one of 12 to have been held at every Summer Olympics...

N/A 33.73 33 Did not advance

Gymnastics
Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Four gymnastics events were held at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. Including the display the competitions were held between July 6 and July 15, 1912...

 

all-around
Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's all-around
The men's all-around was an artistic gymnastics event held as part of the Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event.-Results:...

  • Antoine Wehrer
    Antoine Wehrer
    Antoine Wehrer was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

     - 15th, 117.25 points
  • Pierre Hentges
    Pierre Hentges
    Pierre Hentges was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event. In the individual all-around he finished 18th.-External...

     - 18th, 115.50 points
  • Jean-Pierre Thommes
    Jean-Pierre Thommes
    Jean-Pierre Thommes was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event. In the individual all-around he finished...

     - 22nd, 110.75 points
  • François Hentges
    François Hentges
    François Hentges was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Bonnevoie....

     - 23rd, 110.50 points
  • Emile Lanners
    Emile Lanners
    Emile Lanners was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event. In the individual all-around he finished 24th.-External...

     - 24th, 109.75 points

team, European system
Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's team
The men's team, European system was an artistic gymnastics event held as part of the Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was one of three team gymnastics events. The others were a team competition in the Swedish system and one in the free system.It was the third appearance of the...



fourth place, 35.95 points
  • Nicolas Adam
    Nicolas Adam
    Nicolas "Nic" Dominique Adam was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics....

  • Charles Behm
    Charles Behm
    Charles Behm was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • André Bordang
    André Bordang
    André Bordang was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • Michel Hemmerling
    Michel Hemmerling
    Michel Hemmerling was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • François Hentges
    François Hentges
    François Hentges was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Bonnevoie....

  • Pierre Hentges
    Pierre Hentges
    Pierre Hentges was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event. In the individual all-around he finished 18th.-External...

  • Jean-Baptiste Horn
    Jean-Baptiste Horn
    Jean-Baptiste Horn was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:* *...

  • Nicolas Kanivé
    Nicolas Kanivé
    Nicolas Kanivé was a Luxembourgian gymnast and athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....

  • Nicolas Kummer
    Nicolas Kummer
    Nicolas "Nic" Kummer was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:* *...

  • Marcel Langsam
    Marcel Langsam
    Marcel Langsam Marcel Langsam Marcel Langsam (born October 26, 1891, death November 21, 1979, was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team,...

  • Emile Lanners
    Emile Lanners
    Emile Lanners was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event. In the individual all-around he finished 24th.-External...

  • Jean-Pierre Thommes
    Jean-Pierre Thommes
    Jean-Pierre Thommes was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event. In the individual all-around he finished...

  • François Wagner
    François Wagner
    François Wagner was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • Antoine Wehrer
    Antoine Wehrer
    Antoine Wehrer was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • Ferd Wirtz
    Ferd Wirtz
    Ferdinand "Ferd" Wirtz was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Luxembourg City....

  • Joseph Zuang
    Joseph Zuang
    Joseph "Jos" Zuang was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...


team, free system
Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's team, free system
The men's team competition with a free system was an artistic gymnastics event held as part of the Gymnastics at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was one of three team gymnastics events. The others were a team competition in the Swedish system and a standard team competition.It was the first...



fifth place, 16.30 points
  • Nicolas Adam
    Nicolas Adam
    Nicolas "Nic" Dominique Adam was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics....

  • Charles Behm
    Charles Behm
    Charles Behm was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • André Bordang
    André Bordang
    André Bordang was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • Jean-Pierre Frantzen
    Jean-Pierre Frantzen
    Jean-Pierre Frantzen was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Luxembourg City....

  • Michel Hemmerling
    Michel Hemmerling
    Michel Hemmerling was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • François Hentges
    François Hentges
    François Hentges was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Bonnevoie....

  • Pierre Hentges
    Pierre Hentges
    Pierre Hentges was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event. In the individual all-around he finished 18th.-External...

  • Jean-Baptiste Horn
    Jean-Baptiste Horn
    Jean-Baptiste Horn was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:* *...

  • Nicolas Kanivé
    Nicolas Kanivé
    Nicolas Kanivé was a Luxembourgian gymnast and athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....

  • Émile Knepper
    Émile Knepper
    Émile Knepper was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Bettembourg.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fifth in the team, free system event....

  • Nicolas Kummer
    Nicolas Kummer
    Nicolas "Nic" Kummer was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:* *...

  • Marcel Langsam
    Marcel Langsam
    Marcel Langsam Marcel Langsam Marcel Langsam (born October 26, 1891, death November 21, 1979, was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team,...

  • Emile Lanners
    Emile Lanners
    Emile Lanners was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event. In the individual all-around he finished 24th.-External...

  • Maurice Palgen
    Maurice Palgen
    Maurice Palgen was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Luxembourg City. In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fifth in the team, free system event....

  • Jean-Pierre Thommes
    Jean-Pierre Thommes
    Jean-Pierre Thommes was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event. In the individual all-around he finished...

  • François Wagner
    François Wagner
    François Wagner was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • Antoine Wehrer
    Antoine Wehrer
    Antoine Wehrer was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

  • Ferd Wirtz
    Ferd Wirtz
    Ferdinand "Ferd" Wirtz was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Luxembourg City....

  • Joseph Zuang
    Joseph Zuang
    Joseph "Jos" Zuang was a Luxembourgian gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he was a member of the Luxembourgian team which finished fourth in the team, European system competition and fifth in the team, free system event.-External links:*...

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