Jean C. E. Taris (6 July 1909 – 10 January 1977) was a French swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, 1932 Summer Olympics and 1936 Summer Olympics.
[edit] Career
Taris was born in Versailles.
In the 1928 Olympics, he was third with the French relay team in his first round heat of 4×200 m freestyle relay event and fifth in his first round heat of 1500 m freestyle event and did not advance in both occasions.
Four years later, Taris won a silver medal in the 400 m freestyle event. He was also sixth in 1500 m freestyle event.
In the 1936 Olympics, he was a member of the French relay team which fourth in 4×200 m freestyle relay event and sixth in 400 m freestyle event.
Taris was the subject of Jean Vigo's short film Jean Taris, Swimming Champion in 1930.
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| Persondata |
| Name |
Taris, Jean |
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| Short description |
French swimmer |
| Date of birth |
6 July 1909 |
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| Date of death |
10 January 1977 |
| Place of death |
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France
