Paul Lizandier
Paul Lizandier in 1912
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| Born | 2 December 1884 Nancray-sur-Rimarde, France |
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| Died | December 1937 (aged 53) | |||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||
| Event(s) | Mile, steeplechase, 5000 m | |||||||||
| Club | Métropolitain Club Colombes | |||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 5000 m – 16:30.6 (1909) 10,000 m – 33:32.7 (1908) |
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Paul Childéric Xavier Lizandier (2 December 1884 – December 1937) was a French runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He won a team bronze medal in the 3 mile race, together with Louis de Fleurac and Joseph Dreher, and failed to reach the final of the 5 mile event.
In 1913, during World War I Lizandier deserted the French army and went to Romania. He later received a death sentence for insubordination, and was executed in December 1937.
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