Paul Martin (athlete)

Olympic medal record
Men's athletics
Competitor for   Switzerland
Olympic Games
Silver 1924 Paris 800 metres
World Student Games
Gold 1923 Paris 800 metres
Gold 1927 Rome 400 metres
Gold 1927 Rome 800 metres
Silver 1927 Rome 1500 metres

Paul Martin (11 August 1901 – 28 April 1987) was a Swiss athlete who competed mainly in the 800 metres. He was the first Swiss sportsperson to compete at five Olympics, which he did from 1920 to 1936.

He competed for Switzerland in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France in the 800 metres where he won the silver medal. He came sixth in the 1500m at the 1928 Olympics, and also submitted an entry in the Literature art competition at the 1936 Olympics.

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