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Paul-René Martin (11 August 1901 – 28 April 1987) was a Swiss middle-distance runner. He was the first Swiss sportsperson to compete at five Olympics, which he did from 1920 to 1936.[1]

At every Olympics he competed in the 800 m; he won a silver medal in 1924, behind Douglas Lowe, and failed to reach the final in other years. In 1928 and 1936 he also took part in the 1500 m event, and finished sixth in 1928. At the 1936 Games Martin also submitted an entry in the literature section of the art competition.[3]

Martin was the flag bearer for Switzerland three times: the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1936 Summer Olympics, and the opening ceremony of the 1932 Summer Olympics.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b Paul Martin. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Paul Martin. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ a b "Paul Martin". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 July 2020.

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