France has competed in every modern Olympic Games, although its participation at the 1904 Games is questionable, with Albert Corey's appearance being credited by different sources to either the United States or France. The IOC has determined that his affiliation was to the United States of America.
Albert Philippe Taillandier was a French racing cyclist who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the gold medal in the men's sprint.
Albert Lovejoy Gutterson was an American athlete who won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1912 Summer Olympics. Gutterson also set a new Olympic record of 7.60 meters at this event.
Albert Zürner was a German diver who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics, in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Albert L. Schwartz was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Schwartz received a bronze medal for his performance in the men's 100-meter freestyle, finishing third in a time of 58.8 seconds in the event final. Schwartz was a star swimmer in high school, competing for Marshall High in Chicago, and then starred for Northwestern University.
Albert Edward Rose was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Albert Rocas Comas is a Spanish handball player. He currently plays for CB Logroño.
Albert Joseph Hulsebosch was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
The women's 200 metre breaststroke event, included in the swimming competition at the 1964 Summer Olympics, took place on 11–12 October, at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium. In this event, swimmers covered four lengths of the 50-metre (160 ft) Olympic-sized pool employing the breaststroke. It was the ninth appearance of the event, which first appeared at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. A total of 27 competitors from 15 nations participated in the event. Soviet Union's Galina Prozumenshchikova and Svetlana Babanina won their country's first ever medals in this event, with a gold and bronze medal respectively. Claudia Kolb's silver medal was the United States' second ever medal in this event, after Agnes Geraghty's silver in the inaugural event in 1924. In the heats, Australian Christine Barnetson was disqualified for an incorrect breaststroke, and Hungarian Márta Egerváry withdrew from the competition.
The women's 200 metre breaststroke event, included in the swimming competition at the 1968 Summer Olympics, took place on October 22–23, at the Alberca Olímpica Francisco Márquez. In this event, swimmers covered four lengths of the 50-metre (160 ft) Olympic-sized pool employing the breaststroke. It was the tenth appearance of the event, which first appeared at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. A total of 31 competitors from 20 nations participated in the event. American Catie Ball was the large favourite to win the event, as she had broken the world record in this event the last three times. However, she was suffering from a virus infection and was forced to withdraw from the heats. Her 16-year-old teammate Sharon Wichman won the event, breaking bronze medalist Galina Prozumenshchikova's Olympic record in the final.
The women's 200 metre breaststroke event, included in the swimming competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics, took place on August 29, at the Olympia Schwimmhalle. In this event, swimmers covered four lengths of the 50-metre (160 ft) Olympic-sized pool employing the breaststroke. It was the eleventh appearance of the event, which first appeared at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. A total of 40 competitors from 23 nations participated in the event, another 2 entries from 2 other countries did not compete.
Philippe Ermenault is a French former track cyclist. Ermenault was twice world champion in individual pursuit and Olympic champion as part of the France team in the team pursuit. He is the father of racing cyclist Corentin Ermenault.
Albert Batzill is a German sailor. He competed in the Flying Dutchman Class at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics. Batzill is also a four-time world champion in this class.
Albert William Wallace "Bert" Cuthbertson was a yachtsman from New Zealand.
Albert Richards was a New Zealand long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Albert Robinson is an American sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Albert Bryan Sprott was an American middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Albert Mangan was an American racewalker. He competed in the men's 50 kilometres walk at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
William Albert Vincent is a New Zealand judoka. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Albert Olsson was a Swedish footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
