Alain Mimoun
French long-distance runner
1921 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
French long-distance runner
Born
January 1, 1921
Died
2013 (age ~92)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
long-distance runner, marathon runner, athletics competitor
FranceBorn in TelaghDied in Saint-Mandé
1921
Born in Telagh (1921-01-01)
1949
AwardL'Équipe Champion of Champions
1956
AwardOlympic gold medal
2013
Died in Saint-Mandé
About
Alain Mimoun, born Ali Mimoun Ould Kacha, was a French long-distance runner who competed in track events, cross-country running and the marathon. He was the 1956 Olympic champion in the marathon. He is the most bemedalled French athletics sportsperson in history. In 1999, readers of the French athletics magazine Athlétisme Magazine voted him as the “French Athlete of the 20th Century”.
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Who is Alain Mimoun?+
Alain Mimoun, born Ali Mimoun Ould Kacha, was a French long-distance runner who competed in track events, cross-country running and the marathon. He was the 1956 Olympic champion in the marathon. He is the most bemedalled French athletics sportsperson in history. In 1999, readers of the French athle
What does the name Alain mean?+
The name Alain means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is of French origin.
When was Alain Mimoun born?+
Alain Mimoun was born on January 1, 1921.
When did Alain Mimoun die?+
Alain Mimoun died in 2013, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.
The name Alain is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Alain
Alain — January 1, 1921
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Respect.
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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