Paul Martin (athlete), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Swiss athlete (1901-1987)
Date of Birth: 11-Aug-1901
Place of Birth: Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
Date of Death: 28-Apr-1987
Profession: middle-distance runner
Nationality: Switzerland
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Paul Martin (athlete)
- Paul-René Martin (11 August 1901 – 28 April 1987) was a Swiss middle-distance runner.
- He was the first Swiss sportsperson to compete at five Olympics, which he did from 1920 to 1936.At every Olympics he competed in the 800 m; he won a silver medal in 1924, behind Douglas Lowe, and failed to reach the final in other years.
- In 1928 and 1936 he also took part in the 1500 m event, and finished sixth in 1928.
- At the 1936 Games Martin also submitted an entry in the literature section of the art competition.
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