Jean Keller (athlete)

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Jean Keller, 1932

Jean Keller ( Paul Jean Keller; born June 21, 1905 in Paris ; † May 5, 1990 ) was a French medium and long-distance runner .

At the Olympic Games in Paris in 1924, he finished fourth with the French team in the 3000 m team competition .

In 1928 he was eighth over 800 m and eleventh over 1500 m at the Olympic Games in Amsterdam .

Over 800 m he was eliminated at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles in the preliminary run and was ninth at the European Athletics Championships in Turin in 1934 .

From 1930 to 1933 he was French champion over 800 m four times in a row .

Personal bests

  • 800 m: 1: 53.4 min, June 26, 1932, Paris
  • 1500 m : 3: 59.6 min, June 28, 1931, Paris

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personal data
SURNAME Keller, Jean
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Keller, Paul Jean
BRIEF DESCRIPTION French middle and long distance runner
DATE OF BIRTH June 21, 1905
PLACE OF BIRTH Paris
DATE OF DEATH May 5th 1990