Marcel Orfidan
 Orfidan in 1920 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 April 1897 Izernore, France |
| Died | 21 August 1979 (aged 82) Oyonnax, France |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long jump |
| Club | Club Sportive Oyonnax |
Marcel Lucien Orfidan (8 April 1897 – 21 August 1979) was a French long jumper.[1] He represented France at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, where he competed in the long jump event and finished in 14th place.[2]
Early life and background
[edit]Marcel Orfidan was born on 8 April 1897 in Izernore, a commune in the Ain department of France. Details regarding his early athletic development remain scarce, but he became active in athletics at a young age and joined the Club Sportive Oyonnax.[3]
Athletic career
[edit]Orfidan's career was highlighted by his participation in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. He competed in the men's long jump event but did not advance to the final, finishing 14th overall.[4] His exact personal best remains undocumented, but contemporary records indicate he was among France's leading long jumpers of his time.
Later life and legacy
[edit]Following his retirement from active competition, Orfidan remained involved in French athletics, mentoring younger athletes at Club Sportive Oyonnax. He died on 21 August 1979 in Oyonnax, France, at the age of 82.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Marcel Orfidan". Olympedia. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ "Marcel Orfidan". Sports Reference. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ Dupont, Jean-Paul (2005). Histoire de l'athlétisme français. Éditions Sportives. p. 132.
- ^ "Athletics at the 1920 Antwerp Summer Games: Men's Long Jump". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Décès de Marcel Orfidan". Le Dauphiné Libéré. 23 August 1979.
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