Marcel Lafortune
Belgian sports shooter (1900–1983)
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Jean Josse Marcel Lafortune (29 September 1900 – 30 August 1983) was a Belgian rifle shooter who competed at four Olympic Games (1936, 1948, 1956, 1960).[1] He was born in Leuven.
29 September 1900
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jean Josse Marcel Lafortune 29 September 1900 Leuven, Belgium |
| Died | 30 August 1983 (aged 82) Leuven, Belgium |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sports shooting |
His best result was 8th at the 50m Free Pistol at the 1948 Olympics in London.
Lafortune came from a shooting family with sixteen Olympic appearances between them. His 1948 appearance at the Olympics was with his older brother, five-time Olympian François Lafortune, Sr. His 1956 appearance was with his nephew, seven-time Olympian François Lafortune, Jr. His 1960 appearance was with both François Lafortunes.
Lafortune died on 30 August 1983, at the age of 82.[2] His other brother Hubert Lafortune was part of the Belgium gymnastics team that won silver at the 1920 Olympic Games.
