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History-making French athletics coach Carraz dies aged 82

In this file photo taken on July 13, 2010 French sprinter Christophe Lemaitre's coach Pierre Carraz attends a press conference in Paris. - Pierre Carraz died at the age of 82 years, announced the French Federation of Athletics (FFA) on January 1, 2023. AFP - MIGUEL MEDINA

Pierre Carraz, who coached French sprinter Christophe Lemaitre to an historic treble of the 100/200 metres and 4x100m relay at the 2010 European Championships, has died aged 82, the French Athletics Federation (FFA) announced.

"The FFA learned with great sadness the death aged 82 of Pierre Carraz," tweeted the FFA.

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