Maurice Durquetty
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Maurice Durquetty was a French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...

 pelotari who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics
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...

 in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...

, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...

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Durquetty competed in the only official pelota contest in Olympic history, the Basque pelota at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Basque pelota at the 1900 Summer Olympics
At the 1900 Summer Olympics, a Basque pelota tournament was contested. Only two teams competed, so only one match was played. The score is unknown. The competition was held on 14 June....

 two-man teams event. He and his partner Etchegaray lost to the Spanish
Spain at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Spain competed at the modern Olympic Games for the first time at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.-Medalists:Gold medals were given at the 1900 Games. A silver medal was given for second place, and a bronze medal was given for first...

 team, Francisco Villota and José de Amézola y Aspizúa.
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