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Jean Bouin
Full name: Alexandre François Étienne Jean Bouin
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8" (172 cm)
Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
Born: December 21, 1888 in Marseilles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Died: September 29, 1914 in Xivray-et-Marvoisin, Meuse, France
Affiliations: US Phocéenne, Marseille (FRA) / Paris Jean-Bouin, Paris (FRA)
Country: 
France
Sport: Athletics
Medals: 1 Silver, 1 Bronze (2 Total)
Biography
Jean Bouin was the first great French distance runner, winning French titles from 1910-13, and setting world distance records for France in 1911 – 3,000 metres and 10K, both in Colombes. He was International Cross-Country Champion in 1912, just prior to the Stockholm Olympics. In 1913 he set a world record for the hour run with 19,021 metres (11 miles, 1,454 yards). Bouin served in World War I for France as a solider with the 163rd infantry. He was killed in action by enemy fire. Personal Bests: 1500 – 4:14.4 (1911); 5000 – 14:36.7 (1912). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer | 19 | London | Athletics | Men's 1,500 metres | France | FRA | 2 h7 r1/2 | ||
| 1908 Summer | 19 | London | Athletics | Men's 3 mile, Team | France | FRA | 3 | Bronze | |
| 1912 Summer | 23 | Stockholm | Athletics | Men's 5,000 metres | France | FRA | 2 | Silver | |
| 1912 Summer | 23 | Stockholm | Athletics | Men's Cross-Country, Individual | France | FRA | AC | DNF |
Men's 1,500 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | MB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer | 19 | London | Athletics | France | Round One | Heat Seven | 2 | 4:17.0 | at 30 yds |
Men's 5,000 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer | 23 | Stockholm | Athletics | France | Final | 2 | 14:36.7 | ||
| 1912 Summer | 23 | Stockholm | Athletics | France | Round One | Heat Five | 1 | QU/OR | 15:05.0 |
Men's 3 mile, Team
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Team | NOC | Phase | Unit | Rank | TP | IP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer | 19 | London | Athletics | France | FRA | Final Standings | 3 | 32 points | DNF | ||
| 1908 Summer | 19 | London | Athletics | France | FRA | Final | 3 | 32 points | DNF | ||
| 1908 Summer | 19 | London | Athletics | France | FRA | Round One | Heat Two | 2 | QU | 15 points | 1 |
Men's Cross-Country, Individual
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer | 23 | Stockholm | Athletics | France | Final Standings | AC | DNF |
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