Maurice Schilles

Maurice Auguste Schilles was a French track cyclist. At the 1908 Olympics he won a gold medal in the tandem, together with André Auffray, and a silver in the 5000 m event. He also competed in the sprint; in the final, the time limit was exceeded, resulting in the race being declared void and no medals being awarded. According to the official report, he won the race by inches. In the 660 yards event, he was eliminated in the first round. In the team pursuit competition, he was a member of the French team that was eliminated in the first round.