Paul Lizandier

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.[1][3]

Paul Lizandier
Paul Lizandier in 1912
Personal information
Born2 December 1884
Nancray-sur-Rimarde, France
DiedDecember 1937 (aged 53)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Mile, steeplechase, 5000 m
ClubMétropolitain Club Colombes
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)5000 m – 16:30.6 (1909)
10,000 m – 33:32.7 (1908)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1908 London 3 mile team

In 1913, during World War I Lizandier deserted the French army and went to Romania.[4] He later received a death sentence for insubordination, and was executed in December 1937.[5]

References

  1. Paul Lizandier. sports-reference.com
  2. Paul Lizandier. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. "Paul Lizandier". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  4. Lilian Maurin (17 November 2011) "Paul Lizandier, bronze en 1908", La République du Centre, p. 9.
  5. Stéphane Gachet (2011) Le dictionnaire des médaillés olympiques français, La maison d'éditions, ISBN 978-2-36026-026-3


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