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Jul 06, 1909 Versailles, Île de France, France Died on 10 Jan 1977 (aged 67)
French swimmer
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About Jean Taris
- Jean Charles Émile Taris (6 July 1909 – 10 January 1977) was a French swimmer who competed at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1928, he was eliminated in the heats of the 4×200 m freestyle relay and 1500 m freestyle.
- In 1932 he won a silver medal in the 400 m freestyle, 0.1 seconds behind Buster Crabbe, and finished sixth in the 1500 m freestyle.
- In 1936 he placed fourth in the 4×200 m freestyle relay and sixth in the 400 m freestyle.Taris was the subject of Jean Vigo's short film Jean Taris, Swimming Champion in 1930.
- He won two European titles in 1934, and finished second in the 400 m freestyle in 1931, 0.2 seconds behind István Bárány.
- In 1984 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
- During his career Taris set 7 world and 49 national records, and won 34 national titles.
- He won the Seine river 8 km race four times.
