Jean Vernier (21 July 1923 – 8 July 2006) was a French runner who specialized in the 1500 meters race. He was the twin brother of the athlete Jacques Vernier. He was born

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and died in

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. He won the 1500 meter race at the

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in 1947. He went on to represent France in the

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and

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in their 1500 meter races. He placed eighth in the

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in the 1500 meter race.

References

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