Charles Émile Jue (8 June 1872 – 3 March 1951) was a French professional track cyclist, who was active during the 1900s.
Biography
Jue was born in Falaise in 1872. As cyclist he was nicknamed Le Crack de Falaise. He was a professional cyclist and member of Vélo Club de Senlis.
In 1900, Jue took part in the professional cycling competitions held during the 1900 Summer Olympics. He finished third in the 3,000 metres with handicap event behind winner Pierre Chevalier. He also competed in the sprint event, points race event and national team sprint event. Before July 2021 the IOC has never decided which events were "Olympic" and which were not. Nowadays, these events are not recognized by the International Olympic Committee as official Olympic medal competitions.
In 1901 he became French national sprint champion. The same year he was runner-up in the French national stayer championship.
Jue died in Clichy on 3 March 1951 at the age of 78.
Achievements 1900 3rd 1900 Summer Olympics: 3,000 metres handicapThe professional race was held in conjunction with the 1900 Paris Olympics, and is not recognised by the IOC; only amateurs were eligible for official Olympic titles. 1901 French national sprint champion French national stayer championship
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