Jean-Aimé Randrianalijaona
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Malagasy |
| Born | 26 June 1946 |
| Died | 2009 (aged 62–63) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
Jean-Aimé Randrianalijaona (26 June 1946 — 2009) was a Malagasy hurdler. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
Career
Randrianalijaona was called one of Madagascar's greatest athletics champions. In 1970, he won the French University Championships over 400 metres hurdles. He became president of the School Joseph Gallieni sports association in the 1970s.[2]
Randrianalijaona was 5th in his 4 × 100 m hurdles relay heat at the 1970 World University Games and did not advance to the finals. At a 1971 meeting in Colombes, he ran 50.7 seconds over 400 m hurdles to win the competition. He was 8th in his 1972 Olympic 400 m hurdles heat, running 52.75 seconds.[3]
Personal life
He is from Toulouse, France. He was part of a family known for athletics in Madagascar; his younger brother Oliver won a Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite in France. He and his brother participated in the rotaka protest movement in 1972.[2]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jean-Aimé Randrianalijaona Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Témoignage du Dr Elisette ANDRIANANJA (Kéké)" (PDF). rns-cen.com (in French).
- ^ Jean-Aimé Randrianalijaona at Tilastopaja (subscription required)