Georges Leclerc (19 December 1904 – 11 June 1973) was a French runner.[3] He competed in the steeplechase at the 1924 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the final.[1] He also took part in the International Cross Country Championships in 1926–1929 and 1931–1932, and won two gold and one silver medals with the French team.

Georges Leclerc
Georges Leclerc in 1927
Personal information
Born19 December 1903
Paris, France
Died11 June 1973(1973-06-11) (aged 68)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Mile, steeplechase, 5000 m
ClubOlympique de Paris
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Mile – 4:23.2 (1925)
3000 mS – 9:36.8 (1929)
5000 m – 14:58.8 (1933)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  France
International Cross Country Championships
Gold medal – first place 1927 Caerleon Team (17 ind)
Gold medal – first place 1929 Vincennes Team (9 ind)
Silver medal – second place 1932 Brussels Team (11 ind)

References edit

  1. ^ a b Georges Leclerc Archived 2 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Georges Leclerc. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ "Georges Leclerc". Olympedia. Retrieved 24 September 2021.