René Lorain

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRené Zacharie Alfred•Lorain
Used nameRené•Lorain
Born19 March 1900 in Reims (Rheims), Marne (FRA)
Died25 October 1984 in Ouchamps, Loir-et-Cher (FRA)
Measurements175 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsParis Jean-Bouin, Paris (FRA)
NOC France
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

At the 1920 Olympics in Antwerpen, René Lorain failed to qualify for the second round of the 100 m and went out in the second round of the 200. He did win a silver medal with the French 4x100 m relay team, beaten only by the US team. In 1921 Lorain was the French 100 m champion, and in 1920 and 1923 was runner-up in the 200 metres.

Personal Bests: 100 – 10.8 (1922); 200 – 22.0 (1920).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics FRA René Lorain
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 h6 r1/4
200 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 h3 r2/4
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) France 2 Silver