Ernestine Lebrun
Encyclopedia
Ernestine Lebrun was a French
freestyle
swimmer
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
and in the 1924 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 she was eliminated in the first round of the 100 metre freestyle event
as well as in the first round of the 300 metre freestyle competition
.
Four years later at the Paris Games she was a member of the French relay team which finished fifth in the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay competition
. She also participated in the 100 metre freestyle event
and in the 400 metre freestyle competition
but in both she was eliminated in the first round.
In 1923 and 1925 Lebrun win the same 3 events, 100 metre freestyle, 400 metre freestyle and 1000 metre freestyle, at the French swimming championships.
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...
freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
swimmer
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
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 she was eliminated in the first round of the 100 metre freestyle event
Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metre freestyle
The women's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which was one of the two women's events held in 1912....
as well as in the first round of the 300 metre freestyle competition
Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Women's 300 metre freestyle
The women's 300 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event, which was later adjusted to 400 metres to match the men's competition....
.
Four years later at the Paris Games she was a member of the French relay team which finished fifth in the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay competition
Swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Women's 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay
The women's 4x100 metre freestyle relay was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event, which had been established in 1912...
. She also participated in the 100 metre freestyle event
Swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metre freestyle
The women's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event, which was established in 1912...
and in the 400 metre freestyle competition
Swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Women's 400 metre freestyle
The women's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of the event, in 1920 a 300 metre race was contested...
but in both she was eliminated in the first round.
In 1923 and 1925 Lebrun win the same 3 events, 100 metre freestyle, 400 metre freestyle and 1000 metre freestyle, at the French swimming championships.