Georges Taillandier
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Albert Taillandier (born 8 February 1879, date of death unknown) was a French
racing cyclist who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics
in Paris
and won the gold medal
in the men's sprint.
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...
racing cyclist who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics
Cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics were held as part of the 1900 World's Fair, during which several cycling events were contested. Two of those cycling events are nowadays considered Olympic events by the International Olympic Committee. These two competitions were held between 9 September and 16 September...
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...
and won the gold medal
Gold medal
A gold medal is typically the medal awarded for highest achievement in a non-military field. Its name derives from the use of at least a fraction of gold in form of plating or alloying in its manufacture...
in the men's sprint.