Pierre-Yvon Lenoir
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Pierre-Yvon Jean Joseph•Lenoir |
| Used name | Pierre-Yvon•Lenoir |
| Born | 8 August 1936 in Belle-Isle-en-Terre, Côtes-d'Armor (FRA) |
| Died | 24 November 2015 in Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-d'Armor (FRA) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Racing Club de France, Paris (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Pierre-Yvon Lenoir was French champion in the 800 metres in 1959-60 and in 1959 won the gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in Beirut. Lenoir set a French record of 1:48.0 in 1959, and later set a French record in the 1,000 metres. He also won a title at the World Military Championships (CISM). Lenoir later directed the club Penthièvre Lamballe (LPA) but then became vice-president of the French Athletics Federation for eight years. His career was in electronics, where he was Director of IBM France and later joined adidas as marketing director.
Personal Best: 800 – 1:48.0 (1959).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FRA |
Pierre-Yvon Lenoir | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h2 r1/4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (1–1–0 1959 Beirut ATH gold: 800 m, silver: 4×400 m relay)