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Jean Bouin

1888 – 1914

French middle-distance runner

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About Jean Bouin

Lived 1888 – 1914 (aged 25). Jean Bouin was a French long-distance runner, athletics competitor and athlete.

Alexandre François Étienne Jean Bouin (; 21 December 1888 – 29 September 1914) was a French middle-distance runner. He competed in the 1500m at the 1908 Olympics and the 5000m at the 1912 Olympics. He won a silver medal in the 5000m in 1912, behind Hannes Kolehmainen.

Bouin set three more world records: two in 1911, in the 3,000 m and 10,000 metres, and one in 1913, in the one-hour run (19,021 metres). The following year, he was killed in action during World War I. After that the Stade Jean-Bouin in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, home of the Stade Français rugby union club, was named after him. The French government made a stamp with his picture on it and many games have been held in his honor. A 10 km race under the name of Jean Bouin has occurred every year through the streets of Barcelona since 1920.

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Mort pour la France; Médaille militaire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Bouin?

French middle-distance runner (1888-1914)

When was Jean Bouin born?

Jean Bouin was born on 20 December 1888 in Marseille.

When did Jean Bouin die?

Jean Bouin died on 29 September 1914 in Xivray-et-Marvoisin.

What was Jean Bouin's occupation?

Jean Bouin was a long-distance runner, athletics competitor and athlete.

What nationality was Jean Bouin?

Jean Bouin was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Bouin

· Wikidata: Q718290

· DBpedia: Jean Bouin

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