Career
He represented France at the 1964 Olympics. Unfortunately he was injured at the Olympics and was unable to clear a height. He would continue vaulting and coaching, eventually becoming national coach establishing the rich French tradition in the pole vault.
Maurice rose to being a top level pole vaulter in 1955.
He took up coaching first with his 1964 Olympic compatriot Hervé d"Encausse who he coached to a bronze medal in the 1966 European Championships behind two future world record holders. Hervé"s son Philippe d"Encausse is the coach of current world record holder Renaud Lavillenie.
In the next two years Herve would hold the European record on two occasions. His greatest success story was Jean Galfione who he coached through his entire career.
Maurice would hold the Masters M35, M40 and M45 world records.
During the cold winters, Maurice would practice in a coal mine, 500 meters underground.
