Michel Jazy
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Silver | 1960 Rome | 1500 m |
Michel Jazy (born June 13, 1936 in Oignies) is a former French middle distance runner who won the silver medal over 1500 m at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. The race was won by Herb Elliott in a new world record time. Jazy also set a world record over the Mile in a time of 3:53.6 min. in Rennes in 1965 and a world record over 2000 m in 4:56.1 min. in Saint Maur in 1966.