About Maurice Delvart
Lived 1899 – 1986 (aged 87). Maurice Delvart was a French athletics competitor.
Maurice Delvart (21 September 1899 – 24 September 1986) was a French sprinter who specialised in the 400 metres. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in the 400 m and 4 × 400 m relay and won a bronze medal in the relay. Nationally, Delvart finished second in the 400 m in 1919, 1920, and 1922. He set a world record over 500 m.
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Who was Maurice Delvart?
French sprinter (1899-1986)
When was Maurice Delvart born?
Maurice Delvart was born on 21 September 1899 in Bourecq.
When did Maurice Delvart die?
Maurice Delvart died on 24 September 1986 in 19th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Maurice Delvart's occupation?
Maurice Delvart was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Maurice Delvart?
Maurice Delvart was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice Delvart. https://biography.guide/maurice-delvart/
MLA: "Maurice Delvart." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maurice-delvart/.
Chicago: "Maurice Delvart." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maurice-delvart/.
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