An over-represented minority ! Non-mainland French athletes in L’Équipe (1946-1968)

• Published in: European journal of sport science Vol. 9; no. 4; pp. 245 - 256
• Main Authors: Bretin-Maffiuletti, Karen, Erard, Carine
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2009
• Subjects: Humanities and Social Sciences; Sociology; Athletics; elite; sports; discrimination; press

After the Second World War, the French athletics team included many sportsmen from outside mainland France, mainly from Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia), Black Africa, and Overseas, who distinguished themselves by their performances at the highest national and indeed international levels. How...