List of Famous people with last name Bouin

Jean Bouin

Alexandre François Etienne Jean Bouin

First Name Jean

Last Name Bouin

Born on December 20, 1888

Died on September 29, 1914 (aged 25)

Born in France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Height 172 cm | 5'8

Alexandre François Étienne Jean Bouin was a French middle-distance runner. He competed in the 1500m at the 1908 Olympics and the 5000m at the 1912 Olympics. He won a silver medal in the 5000m in 1912, behind Hannes Kolehmainen. His race against Kolehmainen has long been regarded as one of the most memorable moments in running. Kolehmainen and Bouin quickly pulled away from the others, with Bouin leading and Kolehmainen repeatedly trying to pass him. Kolehmainen succeeded only 20 metres from the finish, winning by 0.1 seconds. Both contenders broke the world record.

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René Bouin

René Eugène Marie Joseph Bouin

First Name René

Last Name Bouin

Born on April 23, 1937

Died on October 7, 2018 (aged 81)

Born in France, Pays de la Loire

René Bouin was a French politician who served as a Deputy from 2002 to 2007, and as Mayor of Chenillé-Changé from 1977 to 2001. He was a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

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