Marcel Hansenne
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Marcel Hansenne was a French middle distance runner, who won the bronze medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics
in London over 800 m in a time of 1:49.8 min. The race was won by Mal Whitfield
. Hansenne also equalled Rune Gustafsson
's 1000 m world record of 2:21.4 in Gothenburg in 1948. Hansenne was born in Tourcoing
.
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
in London over 800 m in a time of 1:49.8 min. The race was won by Mal Whitfield
Mal Whitfield
Malvin "Mal" Greston Whitfield is a former American athlete, a double winner of 800 m at the Olympic Games...
. Hansenne also equalled Rune Gustafsson
Rune Gustafsson
Rune Gustafsson is a former Swedish middle distance runner who ran a 1000 m world record in Borås in 1946. He lowered the previous record by Rudolf Harbig by 0.1 sec. to 2:21.4 min. He also won a gold medal over 800 m at European Championships.-References:...
's 1000 m world record of 2:21.4 in Gothenburg in 1948. Hansenne was born in Tourcoing
Tourcoing
Tourcoing is a city in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Nord.Tourcoing is situated near the cities of Lille and Roubaix and the Belgian border.-Main sights:...
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