Jacques DEGATS

FranceFrance
Born
Feb 20, 1930
Events
400 m

Jacques DEGATS is a France sprinter, born on February 20, 1930. He competes primarily in the 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 47.8h in the 400m and 3:08.7h in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Personal best · 400 m47.8h
1956 season best48.32Nov 28, 1956
Last competitionThe XVI Olympic GamesNov 30, 1956 · 3:11.76
The XVI Olympic Games

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 47.8h, 1956 season best 48.32 (Nov 28, 1956) · Last competition: The XVI Olympic Games, Nov 30, 1956, 3:11.76 · 96 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mBern 1954France 400 m all-time list47.8h994 pts–
4x400mBern 1954France 4 × 400 m all-time list3:08.7h–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1956400m 48.32–Nov 28, 1956The XVI Olympic Games
1954400m 47.8h–Aug 28, 1954Bern European Championships
1952400m 48.60–Jul 24, 1952The XV Olympic Games
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacques DEGATS's 400 m personal best is 47.8h, set on Aug 25, 1954 in Stadion Wankdorf, Bern (SUI).

Jacques DEGATS competes in the 400 m.

1956 season best: 48.32, set on Nov 28, 1956. Last competition: The XVI Olympic Games on Nov 30, 1956, 3:11.76.