Gérard Vervoort

Gérard Vervoort (born 6 May 1936) is a retired French runner.

He competed in the 800 metres at the 1958 European Championships without reaching the final.[1] He later finished eighth in the 3000 metres at the 1971 European Indoor Championships.[2]

Vervoort is a former world record holder in the seldom-contested 4 × 1500 metres relay, with 14:49.0 minutes in June 1965. His teammates were Michel Jazy, Claude Nicolas and Jean Wadoux.[3]

References
  1. "Men 800m Athletics VI European Championships 1958 Stockholm (SWE)". Todor Krastev. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  2. "1971 European Indoor Championships, men's 3000 metres final". Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  3. "World Record 4 X 1500 Metres In Saint-Maur-Des-Fosses..." Getty Images.


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