Paul Bontemps

Paul Pierre Bontemps (16 November 1902 – 25 April 1981) was a French runner.^[3] He competed at the 1924 Paris Olympics in the 3,000 m steeplechase and in the flat 3,000 m team event, and finished in third and fourth place, respectively.^[1] He set an unofficial world record in the steeplechase a few weeks before the Games.^[4]

Paul Bontemps

Paul Bontemps in 1922
Personal information
Born	16 November 1902 Paris, France
Died	25 April 1981 (aged 78) Sèvres, France
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	800–5000 m
Club	Racing CF, Paris
Achievements and titles
Personal bests	800 m: 1.54.6 (1927) 1500 m: 3.59.8 (1925) Mile: 4.21.8 (1927) 3000 m: 8.50.2 (1924) 5000 m: 15.33.6 (1923) 3000 m steeplechase: 9.33.4 (1924)[1][2]
Medal record Representing  France Olympic Games 1924 Paris 3000 metre steeplechase