Georges Baraton
French middle-distance runner
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Georges Léon Baraton (12 April 1904 – 11 November 1962) was a French middle-distance runner who competed at two Olympic Games.[1]
NationalityFrench
Born12 April 1904
Saulzais-le-Potier, Cher, France
Died11 November 1962 (aged 58)
Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 12 April 1904 Saulzais-le-Potier, Cher, France |
| Died | 11 November 1962 (aged 58) Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
Event | 800 metres |
| Club | Métropolitain Club Colombes |
Career
Baraton competed in the 800 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics and reached the semi-finals.[2]
Baraton won the British AAA Championships title in the 1 mile event at the 1926 AAA Championships.[3][4][5]
At the 1928 Summer Olympics, Baraton once again reached the semi-finals of the 800 metres.
