About Roger Viel
Lived 1902 – 1981 (aged 78). Roger Viel was a French athletics competitor.
Roger Germain Jean Viel (27 October 1902 – 3 October 1981) was a French athlete who competed at two Olympic Games.
Career Viel competed at the 1924 Olympic Games with the best achievement of 16th place in the pentathlon in 1924. Shortly afterwards he represented France again at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he competed in the 400 metres hurdles and pentathlon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roger Viel?
French hurdler
When was Roger Viel born?
Roger Viel was born on 27 October 1902 in Caen.
When did Roger Viel die?
Roger Viel died on 3 October 1981 in Louveciennes.
What was Roger Viel's occupation?
Roger Viel was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Roger Viel?
Roger Viel was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Viel. https://biography.guide/roger-viel/
MLA: "Roger Viel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-viel/.
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