mypinholepinups: Attractive and up-to-date-looking Émile Gontier (1877–1947) was a Fren
mypinholepinups: Attractive and up-to-date-looking Émile Gontier (1877–1947) was a French track and field athlete who competed at Paris, Gontier competed in the pole vault, tying for fourth place by clearing 3.10 metres. He also placed thirteenth in the discus throw. He had a long career in athletics. [from Wikipedia] Bottom image was taken in 1898. Aesthetes and Athletes. Paul Richer, as a professor of artistic anatomy, photographed many French and visiting athletes to further his studies. Many were taking part in the 1900 Paris Olympic Games. -- source link