Jacques Vernier
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jacques Maurice•Vernier |
| Used name | Jacques•Vernier |
| Born | 21 July 1923 in Grand-Charmont, Doubs (FRA) |
| Died | 14 April 2015 in Froges, Isère (FRA) |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 58 kg |
| Affiliations | CA Français, Paris (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Jacques Vernier was a distance runner who competed at the 1948 Olympics in the 5,000 metres. Vernier was French champion at that distance in 1948, defeating Alain Mimoun in a French record 14:35.8. In 1949 Vernier again broke that record, recording 14:20.6 in Göteborg, Sweden. He competed at the 1950 European Championships, dropping out in the final, and ran in the 1949 International Cross-Country Championships, finishing 33rd. During his career he ran variously for CA Français, UA Grenoble, Grenoble OU, and Grenbole UC.
Personal Best: 5000 – 14:20.6 (1949).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FRA |
Jacques Vernier | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h1 r1/2 |
Olympic family relations
- Twin brother of Jean Vernier