Luxembourg at the Olympics
The Luxembourg Olympic Committee C.O.S.L. was recorded in 1912 by the International Olympic Committee.
Of medals won
Luxembourg athletes take already since 1900 in the Olympic games. It was four athletes win five Olympic medals ( two gold, three silver ).
Michel Théato, 1900 Olympic gold medalist in the marathon, appeared a long time in the result lists as a Frenchman. It was not until the late 20th century, it was discovered that he actually came from Luxembourg. Officially, his victory is still out in the French medal, although repeatedly voices are raised in Luxembourg, demanding that his victory must be attributed to the Luxembourg medal table.
In addition to the Olympic competitions, there was also until 1948 the Olympic art competitions in which two artists Luxembourg won three medals ( two gold, one silver). The medals of the art competitions are traditionally listed in either the medal mirrors of each Olympiad still in the national medal mirrors.
Medalist
- Joseph Alzin - Weightlifting Antwerp 1920: Silver, Heavyweight (from 82.5 kg ), men
- Josy Barthel - Athletics Helsinki 1952: Gold, 1500 m, Men
- Alpine Ski - Marc Girardelli Albertville 1992: Silver, Giant Slalom, Men Albertville 1992: Silver, Super-G, men
- Michel Théato - Athletics Paris 1900: Gold, Marathon, Men
Medal winners of art competitions
- Jean Jacoby Paris 1924: Gold, painting Amsterdam 1928: Gold, drawings and watercolors
- François Heldenstein Paris 1924: silver, sculpture
Medal Tally
Olympic Summer Games
* Although Luxembourg, Michel Theato medal is officially attributed to France