Jean Bouin

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Medal record

Jean Bouin (right) and Hannes Kolehmainen in Stockholm, 1912
Men’s athletics
Competitor for  France
Olympic Games
Silver 1912 Stockholm 5000 metres

Jean Bouin (December 20, 1888 – September 29, 1914) was a French athlete and rugby union footballer. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.

In the 1500 metres, Bouin placed second of three in his initial semifinal heat and did not advance to the final. His time was 4:17.0.

Bouin was killed in action near Xivray, Meuse, 10 miles east of Saint-Mihiel.

The Stade Jean-Bouin in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, home of the Stade Francais rugby union club, was named after him. The French government made a stamp with his picture on it and many games have been held in his honor

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Records
Preceded by
Sweden Johan Svanberg
Men's 3,000 m World Record Holder
June 11, 1911 – September 24, 1911
Succeeded by
Finland Hannes Kolehmainen
Preceded by
Finland Hannes Kolehmainen
Men's 10,000 m World Record Holder
November 16, 1911 – June 22, 1921
Succeeded by
Finland Paavo Nurmi