Paul Lizandier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul Lizandier

French long-distance runner

Date of Birth: 02-Dec-1884

Place of Birth: Nancray-sur-Rimarde, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Date of Death: 01-Dec-1937

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Paul Childéric Xavier Lizandier (2 December 1884 – December 1937) was a French runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
He won a team bronze medal in the 3 mile race, together with Louis de Fleurac and Joseph Dreher, and failed to reach the final of the 5 mile event.In 1913, during World War I Lizandier deserted the French army and went to Romania.
He later received a death sentence for insubordination, and was executed in December 1937.