Paul Lizandier
Paul Childéric Xavier Lizandier (2 December 1884 – December 1937) was a French runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He won a team bronze medal in the 3 mile race, together with Louis de Fleurac and Joseph Dreher, and failed to reach the final of the 5 mile event.[1]
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| Born | 2 December 1884 Nancray-sur-Rimarde, France | ||||||||||
| Died | December 1937 (aged 53) | ||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||
| Event(s) | Mile, steeplechase, 5000 m | ||||||||||
| Club | Métropolitain Club Colombes | ||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 5000 m – 16:30.6 (1909) 10,000 m – 33:32.7 (1908)[1][2] | ||||||||||
Medal record
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In 1913, during World War I Lizandier deserted the French army and went to Romania.[3] He later received a death sentence for insubordination, and was executed in December 1937.[4]
References
- Paul Lizandier. sports-reference.com
- Paul Lizandier. trackfield.brinkster.net
- Lilian Maurin (17 November 2011) "Paul Lizandier, bronze en 1908", La République du Centre, p. 9.
- Stéphane Gachet (2011) Le dictionnaire des médaillés olympiques français, La maison d'éditions, ISBN 978-2-36026-026-3
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