About Jean Vernier
Lived 1923 – 2006 (aged 82). Jean Vernier was a French middle-distance runner.
Jean Vernier (21 July 1923 – 8 July 2006) was a French runner who specialized in the 1500 meters race. He was the twin brother of the athlete Jacques Vernier. He was born in Grand-Charmont and died in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez.
He won the 1500 meter race at the French Athletics Championships in 1947. He went on to represent France in the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics in their 1500 meter races. He placed eighth in the 1950 European Athletics Championships in the 1500 meter race.
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Who was Jean Vernier?
French middle-distance runner (1923-2006)
When was Jean Vernier born?
Jean Vernier was born on 21 July 1923 in Grand-Charmont.
When did Jean Vernier die?
Jean Vernier died on 8 July 2006 in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez.
What was Jean Vernier's occupation?
Jean Vernier was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Jean Vernier?
Jean Vernier was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Vernier. https://biography.guide/jean-vernier/
MLA: "Jean Vernier." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-vernier/.
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