Louis Marquis
Swiss racewalker (1929–2024)
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Louis Marquis (14 September 1929 – 26 September 2024) was a Swiss racewalker. He competed in the 20 km walk and the 50 km walk events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] Marquis died on 26 September 2024, at the age of 95.[2]
Nationality
SUI
SUIBorn14 September 1929
Mervelier, Switzerland
Died26 September 2024 (aged 95)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | SUI |
| Born | 14 September 1929 Mervelier, Switzerland |
| Died | 26 September 2024 (aged 95) |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 60 kg (130 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Racewalking |
| Club | Rapid Club Genève |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 20 km walk: 1-33:23 (1956) 50 km walk: 4-29:43 (1956) |
