Jacques Vernier (21 July 1923 – 14 April 2015) was a French

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

who competed in the

1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca ...

. He was the twin brother of fellow Olympic athlete Jean Vernier.Mention of Jacques Vernier's death

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1923 births 2015 deaths French male long-distance runners Olympic athletes for France Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics {{France-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub