Jean-Paul Villain (born 1 November 1946) is a retired French runner. In 1971 he won the steeplechase at the European Championships and Mediterranean Games. He competed in this event at the 1968, 1972 and in 1976 Summer Olympics with the best result of ninth place in 1968.[2]

Jean-Paul Villain
Personal information
Born1 November 1946 (1946-11) (age 77)
Dieppe, France
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Eventsteeplechase
ClubStade Dieppe
Individuel Haute Normandie
Achievements and titles
Personal best8:25.12 (1971)[1]
Medal record
Representing  France
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1971 Helsinki Steeplechase
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 1971 Izmir Steeplechase

References edit

  1. ^ Jean-Paul Villain. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ "Jean-Paul Villain". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.