Franck Verzy
Franck Verzy (French: [fʁɑ̃k vɛʁzi]; 13 May 1961 – 2 July 2025) was a French high jumper, born in Lyon.
Verzy finished 20th at the 1982 European Indoor Championships[1] and won the bronze medal at the 1983 Mediterranean Games.[2] He also competed at the 1982 European Championships,[3] the 1983 World Championships[4] and the 1984 Olympic Games without reaching the final.[5]
He became French champion in 1982, 1984, and 1986.[6] His personal best was 2.32 metres, achieved in 1983.[5]
Verzy died on 2 July 2025, at the age of 64.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "1982 European Indoor Championships, men's high jump final". Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "Mediterranean Games". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "Men High Jump European Championships 1982 Athens (GRE)". Todor Krastev. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ Franck Verzy at World Athletics
- ^ a b "Franck Verzy". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "French Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ "Premier athlète français à avoir franchi 2,30 m au saut en hauteur, Franck Verzy est mort". L’Équipe. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
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