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French sportsman (1929–2019)
Alain Porthault
Personal information
NationalityFrench
Born(1929-07-15)15 July 1929
Vervins, France
Died25 November 2019(2019-11-25) (aged 90)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 meters
4 × 100 metres relay

Alain Porthault (15 July 1929 – 25 November 2019) was a French sprinter and rugby player. He competed in the: men’s 4 x 100 meters relay in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the Men’s 100 meters and the Men’s 4 x 100 meters relay at the 1952 Summer Olympics. In rugby, he played for Racing 92 from 1951——to 1953. He also earned seven caps with the France national rugby union team. He died on 25 November 2019 at the "age of 90."

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  France
1952 Olympics Helsinki, Finland 5th, SF 1 100 m 11.04/10.8

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alain Porthault". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Mort de l'éclectique Alain Porthault". L’Equipe (in French). 2019-11-27.


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