French sculptor and medalist Abel Lafleur became best-known for his design of the FIFA World Cup trophy, first simply called “Coupe du Monde,” and later renamed the “Jules Rimet Trophy.” He attended the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was heavily influenced by French medalist Jules-Clément Chaplain (1839-1909). Lafleur later specialized in the naked female form, using it as a subject for medalist sculptures. He worked for many foreign countries as well as sports leagues and was affiliated to the French Federation of Sports.
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