Paul Lizandier Explained

Birth Date:2 December 1884
Birth Place:Nancray-sur-Rimarde, France
Death Date:December 1937 (aged 53)
Sport:Athletics
Event:Mile, steeplechase, 5000 m
Club:Métropolitain Club Colombes
Pb:5000 m – 16:30.6 (1909)
10,000 m – 33:32.7 (1908)
Show-Medals:yes

Paul Childéric Xavier Lizandier (2 December 1884  - December 1937) was a French runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He won a team bronze medal in the 3 mile race, together with Louis de Fleurac and Joseph Dreher, and failed to reach the final of the 5 mile event.[1]

In 1913, during World War I Lizandier deserted the French army and went to Romania. He later received a death sentence for insubordination, and was executed in December 1937.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul Lizandier . Olympedia . 7 March 2021.