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Alain Mimoun, born Ali Mimoun Ould Kacha (1 January 1921 – 27 June 2013), was a French long-distance runner who competed in track events, cross-country running and the marathon. He was the 1956 Olympic champion in the marathon.
Sep 25, 2020 · Alain Mimoun was Algerian born and bred, his original name was Ali. Confronted by “Big Charlie”, as de Gaulle was unceremoniously known to his few critics, Mimoun drew himself up to his full height, just about up to Big Charlie’s jaw, and threw his best military salute.
Jun 30, 2013 · On Dec. 1, 1956, a crowd of more than 100,000 cheered the 5-foot-7 Mimoun, a mustachioed man with a blue jersey bearing the French tricolor and the number 13, as he ran a seemingly effortless...
Jul 6, 2013 · Until he won the 1956 Olympic marathon, the Algerian-born Frenchman played second fiddle to his friend and rival, Emil Zatopek.
Jun 27, 2013 · After winning the first of his 29 French national titles in 1947, Alain Mimoun first competed in the Olympics in 1948. Still fairly unknown, Mimoun collected a silver medal in the 10,000 m, being the first of two runners not lapped by the overwhelming winner, Zátopek.
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Jun 28, 2013 · Alain Mimoun of France, who won the 1956 Olympic marathon in Melbourne after being a silver medalist behind Emil Zatopek in three track races, has died at the age of 92.
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He mainly distinguished himself in the Mediterranean Games in 1951 in Alexandria and in 1955 in Barcelona, achieving twice the double win for the 5000-10000m races. At the beginning of 1956, he jointly held the eight French records for the 2 miles, 3 miles, 5000m, 6 miles, 10000m, 15000m, 20 km and the one hour run.
