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 stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

who competed in the

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

. 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 20th-century French sportsmen {{France-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub