Robert Paul (athlete)
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Robert Jean Paul (20 April 1910 – 15 December 1998) was a French sprinter who comepted at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
.jpg) Paul breaks the French long jump record with 7m50 (October 1932, France-Finland match at Colombes) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 20 April 1910 Facture-Biganos, Gironde, France |
| Died | 15 December 1998 (aged 88) Pessac, Gironde, France |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event | 100 metres |
| Club | Racing Club de France, Paris |
Biography
Paul won the British AAA Championships title in the long jump event at the 1934 AAA Championships,[2][3] and the 1935 AAA Championships.[4][5][6]
At the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Paul competed in the men's 100 metres.[7]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  France | |||||
| 1934 | European Championships | Turin, Italy | 6th (sf 2) | 100 m | 11.0 |
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