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Jean Boiteux

French swimmer (1933-2010) · France · On the map · Athletes · Died at 76

Jean Boiteux was a French freestyle swimmer. He competed at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won the 400 m event in 1952, breaking the Olympic record and becoming the first French swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal.

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Officer of the Legion of Honour1996
L'Équipe Champion of Champions1952

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During his career he won 15 national titles and set 15 national and 10 European records in the 200 m, 400 m, 1500 m and 4 × 200 m events.

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France
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2010 · aged 76