Jacques Viaene
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jacques•Viaene |
| Used name | Jacques•Viaene |
| Born | 25 September 1929 in Tourcoing, Nord (FRA) |
| Died | 19 September 1962 in near Al-Jaza'ir (Algiers), Adrar (ALG) |
| Affiliations | EN Tourcoing, Tourcoing (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Jacques Viaene competed for the French national water polo team from 1948-55, winning a silver medal at the 1955 Mediterranean Games. He competed at the 1950 and 1954 European Championships and was capped 24 times. Viaene was assassinated on the Moutonniere Road, near Algiers, in 1962, possibly related to the Algerian War of Independence.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Water Polo (Aquatics) | FRA |
Jacques Viaene | |||
| Water Polo, Men (Olympic) | France | 6 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Murdered (†19 September 1962. Presumed killed after going missing while driving near Al-Jaza'ir (Algiers).)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (0–1–0 1955 Barcelona WAP silver)
Errata
Previously listed as dying on 1 June 1958, but this is incorrect, as per newspaper reports.