About Jean Taris
Lived 1909 – 1977 (aged 67). Jean Taris was a French swimmer.
Jean Charles Émile Taris (6 July 1909 – 10 January 1977) was a French swimmer who competed at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1928, he was eliminated in the heats of the 4×200 m freestyle relay and 1500 m freestyle. In 1932 he won a silver medal in the 400 m freestyle, 0.1 seconds behind Buster Crabbe,
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Who was Jean Taris?
French swimmer (1909-1977)
When was Jean Taris born?
Jean Taris was born on 6 July 1909 in Versailles.
When did Jean Taris die?
Jean Taris died on 10 January 1977 in Grasse.
What was Jean Taris's occupation?
Jean Taris was a swimmer.
What nationality was Jean Taris?
Jean Taris was French.
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