Education

He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics and finished in 12th place.

Career

Gille was a top European pole vaulter of the 1910s. Besides pole vaulting he competed nationally in the high jump, long jump, and in alpine ski jumping. After retiring from competitions he worked as an athletics coach from 1918 to 1927 and then as an athletic grounds supervisor.

He died after being hit by a motorcycle.

Achievements

• He won the British American Automobile Association title in 1913, Baltic Games in 1914, Swedish Games in 1916 and four national titles, in 1910, 1913-1914 and 1916.