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Pierre Legrain

1920 – 2005

French hammer thrower

Hammer thrower
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About Pierre Legrain

Lived 1920 – 2005 (aged 85). Pierre Legrain was a French hammer thrower.

Pierre Legrain (18 February 1920 – 20 June 2005) was a French athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Athletic career He was French champion in the hammer throw four times (1948, 1949, 1951, 1953) and represented France internationally on 43 occasions (from 1948 to 1959). He competed at the London Olympic Games in 1948 and at the Helsinki Olympic Games in 1952.

After his athletic career, he became a renowned coach at Étoile d'Oignies (where he created the athletics section) and in Douai. He was notably the coach of Guy Drut.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Hammer thrower
Nationality
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierre Legrain?

French hammer thrower (1920–2005)

When was Pierre Legrain born?

Pierre Legrain was born on 18 February 1920 in La Neuville.

When did Pierre Legrain die?

Pierre Legrain died on 20 June 2005 in Thumeries.

What was Pierre Legrain's occupation?

Pierre Legrain was a hammer thrower.

What nationality was Pierre Legrain?

Pierre Legrain was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre Legrain

· Wikidata: Q3385903

· DBpedia: Pierre Legrain

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