Jean Colbach

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJean•Colbach
Used nameJean•Colbach
Born2 January 1897 in Lima, Lima (PER)
NOC Luxembourg

Biography

Jean Colbach was born in Lima, Peru, before he moved to Luxembourg where he became a sprinter. Colbach ran in the 100 metres at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics but finished in last place in his heat. He had better success in the 4 × 100 metres relay where the quartet of Colbach, Paul Hammer, Jean Proess, and Alex Servais finished in sixth place in the final.

Personal Best: 100 – 11.0 (1918).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics LUX Jean Colbach
100 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h7 r1/4
400 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Luxembourg 6