About René Lorain
Lived 1900 – 1984 (aged 84). René Lorain was a French athletics competitor.
René Lorain (19 March 1900 – 25 October 1984) was a French sprint runner. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in the 100 m, 200 m and 4×100 metre relay events and won a silver medal in the relay; he failed to reach the finals in his individual events. Lorain won the national 100 m title in 1920 and finished second in 200 m in 1920 and 1923.
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Who was René Lorain?
French sprinter (1900–1984)
When was René Lorain born?
René Lorain was born on 19 March 1900 in Reims.
When did René Lorain die?
René Lorain died on 25 October 1984 in Ouchamps.
What was René Lorain's occupation?
René Lorain was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was René Lorain?
René Lorain was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René Lorain. https://biography.guide/rene-lorain/
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