Jean Parent

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJean Eugène Ferdinand•Parent
Used nameJean•Parent
Born7 May 1928 in Lille, Nord (FRA)
Died9 February 2019 (aged 90 years 9 months 2 days) in Marcq-en-Barœul, Nord (FRA)
NOC France

Biography

During the late 1940s and early 1950s French fencer Jean Parent competed in the sabre at international competitions. In 1948 Parent was part of the French sabre team that reached the semi-finals of the event at the London Olympics. After the Olympics he won silver in the sabre team event at the World Championships in both 1949 and 1950.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Fencing FRA Jean Parent
Sabre, Team, Men (Olympic) France =5

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