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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michel_JazyMichel Jazy - Wikipedia

    Michel Jazy (13 June 1936 – 1 February 2024) was a French middle-distance runner and long-distance runner. He won the 1500 metres silver medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, as well as two golds (in 1962 and 1966) and one silver (in 1966) at the European Championships.

  2. fr.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michel_JazyMichel Jazy — Wikipédia

    Michel Jazy, né le 13 juin 1936 à Oignies ( Pas-de-Calais) et mort le 1er février 2024 à Dax ( Landes ), est un athlète français de 1,77 m pour 65 kg, licencié tout d'abord au Club olympique de Billancourt (CO Billancourt) puis au Club athlétique de Montreuil 93 (CA Montreuil) de 1956 à 1968, spécialiste du demi-fond .

  3. worldathletics.org › news › newsFrench middle-distance ace Jazy dies | NEWS | World Athletics

    Feb 1, 2024 · World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that Michel Jazy, France’s 1960 Olympic 1500m silver medallist and multiple world record-breaker, died on Thursday (1) at the age of 87. As well as his Olympic medal win in Rome, Jazy finished fourth in the Olympic 5000m final in Tokyo four years later and claimed two European titles.

  4. www.ina.fr › ina-eclaire-actu › michel-jazy-champion-athlete-record-deces-courseMichel Jazy, un champion tranquille qui pouvait fumer après une...

    Michel Jazy, l'un des plus grands athlètes des années 60, est mort à l'âge de 87 ans. Il a notamment établi neuf records du monde, une performance française toujours inégalée. Adulé autant que décrié après avoir raté un titre aux Jeux olympiques de Tokyo, il avait pensé tout quitter.

  5. www.lemonde.fr › disparitions › articleMichel Jazy, figure de l’athlétisme français, est mort à l’âge de...

    Feb 1, 2024 · Star de l’athlétisme français dans les années 1960, le demi-fondeur Michel Jazy est mort à l’âge de 87 ans, a annoncé, jeudi 1 er février, la Fédération française d’athlétisme, confirmant une...

  6. www.olympedia.org › athletes › 68308Olympedia – Michel Jazy

    Michel Jazy was a middle-distance runner from France who won the silver medal in the 1960 1,500 metres, behind Australia’s Herb Elliott. Jazy is best known for setting the mile world record with 3:53.6 in June 1965, breaking Peter Snell ’s world record of 3:54.1.

  7. ground.news › article › michel-jazy-former-world-mile-record-holder-dies-aged-87Michel Jazy, former world mile record-holder, dies aged 87

    Michael Jazy set nine world records during an illustrious career. The Frenchman will be best remembered for his record-breaking ability. At the 1960 Olympics in Rome he finished runner-up to Herb Elliott of Australia in the 1500m. Four years later in the 5000m final in Tokyo he faded to fourth as Bob Schul of the United States sprinted to gold.

  8. athleticsweekly.com › featured › michel-jazy-former-world-mile-record-holder-diesMichel Jazy, former world mile record-holder, dies aged 87

    Feb 3, 2024 · Michel Jazy, former world mile record-holder, dies aged 87. Posted by Jason Henderson | Feb 3, 2024 |. French middle-distance runner ran 3:53.6 for the mile in 1965 during a career that saw...

  9. www.european-athletics.com › news › athletics-mourns-the-passing-of-michel-jazyAthletics mourns the passing of Michel Jazy, twice European...

    Feb 2, 2024 · European Athletics is saddened to learn of the passing of Olympic silver medallist and twice European gold medallist Michel Jazy, who died on Thursday (1), aged 87.

  10. worldathletics.org › athletes › franceMichel JAZY | Profile | World Athletics

    Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic Games Silver medallist. 2 x European champion. 1 x European Championships Silver medallist. 1 x In Top 8 at Olympic Games. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results.