Maurice Ravidat

1875–1904 (age 29)

Biography

Maurice Ravidat (1875–1904) was a dedicated athletics competitor whose sporting career embodied the athletic ideals of the Belle Époque. Though his life was cut short at the age of twenty-nine, his passion for athletic competition left an indelible mark on those who knew him.

Ravidat's memory is honored at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, a testament to the respect accorded to athletes who pursued excellence in their sport during this vibrant period of French sporting development.

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