Claude Ménard (athlete)

Arsène Claude Ménard (14 November 1906 – 2 September 1980) was a French high jumper who won a bronze medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics with a jump of 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in). He achieved his personal best of 1.92 m (6 ft 3+12 in) that same year in Dairen.[1][2]

Claude Ménard
Claude Ménard in 1926
Personal information
Born14 November 1906
Montrésor, France
Died2 September 1980 (aged 73)
Amboise, France
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump
ClubStade Français, Paris;
Individuel Touraine
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1.92 m (1928)
Medal record
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1928 AmsterdamHigh jump

References

  1. Claude Menard. Track and Field Brinkster. Retrieved on 25 November 2014.
  2. Claude Menard. Sports Reference. Retrieved on 25 November 2014.


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