About Jean Maissant
Lived 1926 – 2020 (aged 94). Jean Maissant was a French athletics competitor.
Jean Maissant (23 January 1926 – 7 November 2020) was a French athlete. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Maissant?
French athletics competitor (1926-2020)
When was Jean Maissant born?
Jean Maissant was born on 23 January 1926 in Gennevilliers.
When did Jean Maissant die?
Jean Maissant died on 7 November 2020 in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt.
What was Jean Maissant's occupation?
Jean Maissant was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jean Maissant?
Jean Maissant was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Maissant. https://biography.guide/jean-maissant/
MLA: "Jean Maissant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-maissant/.
Chicago: "Jean Maissant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-maissant/.
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