About René Mourlon
Lived 1893 – 1977 (aged 84). René Mourlon was a French sprinter.
René Fernand Alexandre Mourlon (12 May 1893 – 19 October 1977) was a French sprint runner who competed at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 4×100 metre relay. He won a silver medal in the relay in 1920 and finished fifth in 1924, while failing to reach the final in other events. Nationally, he won the 100 m title in 1912 and 1922. From 1939 to 1958, he served as the technical director of the French Athletics Federation. His younger brother André was also an Olympic sprinter.
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Who was René Mourlon?
French sprinter (1893-1977)
When was René Mourlon born?
René Mourlon was born on 12 May 1893 in 11th arrondissement of Paris.
When did René Mourlon die?
René Mourlon died on 19 October 1977 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
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René Mourlon was a sprinter.
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René Mourlon was French.
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