Jean Wadoux
French middle-distance runner
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Jean Wadoux (born 29 January 1942) is a retired French middle-distance runner. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in 1500 m and at the 1968 Summer Olympics in 5000 m and finished in ninth place on both occasions.[1] On 23 July 1970 he set a European record in 1500 m, and next year won a European silver medal in 5000 m.
Born29 January 1942 (age 84)
Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise, France
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
Country
France
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| Born | 29 January 1942 (age 84) Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise, France | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | France | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | 1500 m, 5000 m | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | CA Montreuil Racing CF, Paris | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 1500 m – 3:34.0 (1970) 5000 m – 13:28.0 (1970) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wadoux is a former world record holder in the seldom contested 4 × 1500 metres relay, with 14:49.0 minutes in June 1965. His teammates were Michel Jazy, Claude Nicolas and Gérard Vervoort.[2]
