René Lorain

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René Lorain (19 March 1900 – 25 October 1984) was a French sprint runner.[1] He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in the 100 m, 200 m and 4×100 metre relay events and won a silver medal in the relay; he failed to reach the finals in his individual events. Lorain won the national 100 m title in 1920 and finished second in 200 m in 1920 and 1923.[2]

René Lorain
René Lorain in 1920
Personal information
Born19 March 1900
Rheims, France
Died25 October 1984 (aged 84)
Ouchamps, France
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
ClubCASG Paris
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.8 (1922)
200 m – 22.0 (1920)
Medal record
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp 4×100 metre relay

References

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  1. ^ "René Lorain". Olympedia. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ René Lorain. sports-reference.com