Pierre Legrain
French hammer thrower
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.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Pierre Legrain's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Pierre Legrain's
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
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Legrain. https://biography.guide/pierre-legrain/
MLA: "Pierre Legrain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pierre-legrain/.
Chicago: "Pierre Legrain." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pierre-legrain/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:28 UTC