Émile Anthoine is the son of Marcien Anthoine, mechanic, and Mathilde Roger, seamstress 1 .
He married in Annecy , in 1916, Amélie Eugénie Verquin.
He is known for being the founder of the great Paris-Strasbourg road race on the march, following the creation onAugust 26, 1926of the International Walking Federation. Former "hairy" and patriot, he embodies with the creation of this event the idea of a popular sport of competition in connection with the nation, and reconnecting with the history of exploits of walking from its origins to his athletic form.
He is a leader representative of a certain idea of sports development at the beginning of the...
Read moreReview for the running track:
Inside lane is 'about 352m' according to a local. The outside lane isn't even 400m. The markings on the track don't seem to mean much and both the inside and outside lanes have severe undulations in the surface - it's not flat. But hey, it's a track and you don't have to dodge too many other people or dogs or bikes or scooters so that's something right? Just make sure to note the opening times which are fairly limited. So, come here and do timed intervals or use your own gps watch. Of course the sight of the tower on the home straightaway is quite something and makes up for a lot. So, 3*...
Read moreI traveled all the way from Dubai just to run this track, was a bucket list item for me since I started my running journey.
The track is in as good as a condition as any public track you’re ever gonna visit (fair but not neglected), there is helpful staff, there there are lockers, and there are plenty of changing rooms.
Accessibility is direct and straightforward, no hassle. We literally just went through a couple of gates and found ourselves on this track with such a breathtaking view.
I highly recommend visiting it at night if this is a bucket list item...
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