About Marcel Hansenne
Lived 1917 – 2002 (aged 85). Marcel Hansenne was a French journalist and middle-distance runner.
Marcel Hansenne (January 24, 1917 – March 22, 2002) was a French middle-distance runner, who won the bronze medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London over 800 m in a time of 1:49.8 min. The race was won by Mal Whitfield. Hansenne also equalled Rune Gustafsson's 1000 m world record of 2:21.4 in Gothenburg in 1948. Hansenne was born in Tourcoing.
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Who was Marcel Hansenne?
French athlete (1917-2002)
When was Marcel Hansenne born?
Marcel Hansenne was born on 24 January 1917 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Marcel Hansenne die?
Marcel Hansenne died on 22 March 2002 in Fourqueux.
What was Marcel Hansenne's occupation?
Marcel Hansenne was a journalist and middle-distance runner.
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Marcel Hansenne was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcel Hansenne. https://biography.guide/marcel-hansenne/
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