Paul Childéric Xavier Lizandier (2 December 1884 – December 1937) was a French runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He won a team bronze medal in the 3 mile race, together with Louis de Fleurac and Joseph Dreher, and failed to reach the final of the 5 mile event.[1][3]
 Paul Lizandier in 1912 | ||||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||||
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| Born | 2 December 1884 Nancray-sur-Rimarde, France | |||||||||||
| Died | December 1937 (aged 53) | |||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||
| Event(s) | Mile, steeplechase, 5000 m | |||||||||||
| Club | Métropolitain Club Colombes | |||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 5000 m – 16:30.6 (1909) 10,000 m – 33:32.7 (1908)[1][2] | |||||||||||
Medal record
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In 1913, during World War I Lizandier deserted the French army and went to Romania.[4] He later received a death sentence for insubordination, and was executed in December 1937.[5]