Alain Porthault
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Born15 July 1929
Vervins, France
Died25 November 2019 (aged 90)
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 1929 Vervins, France |
| Died | 25 November 2019 (aged 90) |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  France |
| Sport | Athletics |
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.[1] In rugby, he played for Racing 92 from 1951 to 1953. He also earned seven caps with the France national rugby union team.[2] He died on 25 November 2019 at the age of 90.[2]
