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College Diploma winner's diploma from the "Concours d'Exercices Physiques & de Sports" (International Competitions of Physical Exercises and Sports), which were held in conjunction with the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. These sports competitions are officially recognized as part of the II Olympic Games.
Diploma Details
Event: Exposition Universelle de 1900 in Paris, including international sports competitions.
Location of Sports Events: Vélodrome de Vincennes.
Recipient: The name inscribed is "M\u{00e9} Lavarenne" (likely M. Lavarenne).
Award: The handwritten text indicates the recipient was awarded the "120\u{00e8}me Prix" (120th Prize).
Date: Issued in Paris on November 6, 1900, and signed by the General Delegate for the competitions, M. Daniel Mérillon.
Significance: Olympic diplomas were awarded to both winners and participants at the time, and this is a historical piece of Olympic memorabilia. |
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