About René Jourdan
Lived 1943 – 2025 (aged 82). René Jourdan was a French athletics competitor.
René Jourdan (12 May 1943 – 7 June 2025) was a French long-distance runner.
Life and career Jourdan was born in Arblade-le-Bas, Gers. He was a physical education instructor in Aire-sur-l'Adour.
Jourdan competed in two events at the 1969 European Athletics Championships, placing tenth in the 5000 metres, and then placing seventh place in the 10,000 metres. He also competed at the 1974 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, winning the bronze medal in the senior men's team event. He became French champion in the 5000 metres in 1967, 1969 and 1970, and 10,000 metres champion in 1968.
Death Jourdan died in Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Landes on 7 June 2025, at the age of 82.
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Who was René Jourdan?
French athletics competitor
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René Jourdan was born on 12 May 1943 in Arblade-le-Bas.
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René Jourdan died on 7 June 2025 in Saint-Pierre-du-Mont.
What was René Jourdan's occupation?
René Jourdan was an athletics competitor.
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René Jourdan was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René Jourdan. https://biography.guide/rene-jourdan/
MLA: "René Jourdan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rene-jourdan/.
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