French sprinter who won gold in the 4x100m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics and set multiple national records in the 100m and 200m events.
36 Years Old
France's fastest man, holding multiple national records in the 100m and 200m sprint events, and the first white athlete to break the 10-second barrier in the 100m dash.
Born in 1895
A renowned Belgian linguist and author, he wrote the definitive French language style guide, "Le Bon Usage", still widely used today. His work has had a lasting impact on French language education and writing.