René Tirard

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRené Eugène Ernest•Tirard
Used nameRené•Tirard
Born20 July 1899 in Le Havre, Seine-Maritime (FRA)
Died12 August 1977 in Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine (FRA)
Measurements180 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsParis Jean-Bouin, Paris (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

At the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics, René Tirard failed to qualify for the semi-final in both the 100 and 200 metres, but won a silver medal with the French 4x100 relay team, beaten only by the United States. His best position at the French Championships was second place in the 1919 100 metres.

Personal Bests: 100 – 11.0 (1919); 200 – 22.2 (1920).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics FRA René Tirard
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 4 h4 r2/4
200 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 h1 r2/4
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) France 2 Silver