Water Polo
France won its first gold medal in water polo in 1924, in its fourth appearance in Olympic competition in the sport.
- Roster
- R. Bertrand
- Albert Delborgies
- Noël Delberghe
- Robert Desmettre
- Paul Dujardin
- A. Fasani
- Jean Lasquin
- Albert Mayaud
- Henri Padou
- L. Perol
- Georges Rigal
- First round
| France | 3 – 1 | United States | Piscine des Tourelles |
- Quarterfinals
| France | 6 – 3 | Netherlands | Piscine des Tourelles |
- Semifinals
| France | 4 – 2 | Sweden | Piscine des Tourelles |
- Final
| France | 3 – 0 | Belgium | Piscine des Tourelles |
Read more about this topic: France At The 1924 Summer Olympics
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