Pierre Lewden
French athlete
About Pierre Lewden
Lived 1901 – 1989 (aged 88). Pierre Lewden was a French high jumper.
Pierre Lewden (21 February 1901 – 30 April 1989) was a French high jumper who competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Olympics. He won a bronze medal in 1924 and finished in seventh place in 1920 and 1928. Despite his short stature (1.67 m), Lewden was ranked #1–2 in Europe and #3–9 in the world in 1921–1925.
Lewden won the British AAA Championships title in the high jump event at the 1922 AAA Championships and returned the following year to win both the high jump and pole jump titles, at the 1923 AAA Championships.
In 1925, Lewden finished second behind Harold Osborn in the high jump event at the 1925 AAA Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pierre Lewden?
French athlete (1901–1989)
When was Pierre Lewden born?
Pierre Lewden was born on 21 February 1901 in Libourne.
When did Pierre Lewden die?
Pierre Lewden died on 30 April 1989 in Montberthault.
What was Pierre Lewden's occupation?
Pierre Lewden was a high jumper.
What nationality was Pierre Lewden?
Pierre Lewden was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Lewden. https://biography.guide/pierre-lewden/
MLA: "Pierre Lewden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pierre-lewden/.
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