 D'Oriola took part in the 1948, 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics, serving as the Olympic flag bearer for France in 1960.Between 1947 and 1958 he won four gold and two silver medals at Summer Olympics and eight world titles in the foil.At the 1960 Olympics he also competed in the team épée, and in 1970, aged 42, won the French national title in this event.