Gérard Vervoort Explained

Gérard Vervoort (born 6 May 1936) is a retired French runner.

He competed in the 800 metres at the 1958 European Championships without reaching the final.[1] He later finished eighth in the 3000 metres at the 1971 European Indoor Championships.[2]

Vervoort is a former world record holder in the seldom-contested 4 × 1500 metres relay, with 14:49.0 minutes in June 1965. His teammates were Michel Jazy, Claude Nicolas and Jean Wadoux.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Men 800m Athletics VI European Championships 1958 Stockholm (SWE). Todor Krastev. 9 March 2018.
  2. Web site: 1971 European Indoor Championships, men's 3000 metres final. Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite. 9 March 2018.
  3. Web site: World Record 4 X 1500 Metres In Saint-Maur-Des-Fosses..... Getty Images.

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