Philippe Clerc

For the Swiss lichenologist, see Philippe Clerc (lichenologist).

Philippe Clerc (born 24 December 1946) is a former Swiss sprinter who won a bronze and a gold medal in the 100 and 200 m at the 1969 European Athletics Championships, respectively. He competed in these events at the 1972 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the finals.^[1] He was married to English sprinter Janet Simpson, who died of a heart attack on 14 March 2010.^[2]

Philippe Clerc

Personal information
Born	24 December 1946 (1946-12-24) (age 78) Port-Valais, Switzerland
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	61 kg (134 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	100 m, 200 m
Club	CS Le Mouret, Stade Lausanne
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	100 m – 10.42 (1970) 200 m – 20.50 (1969)
Medal record Representing  Switzerland European Athletics Championships 1969 Athens 200 m 1969 Athens 100 m