Famous People with Name Chion

Chionis Of Sparta            Origin/Culture/Country: Greek

Chionis Of Sparta: was an athlete of ancient Greece who was most notable for his jumping records in the ancient Olympics. Records suggest that in the 656 BC Olympics Chionis jumped a then record of 7 meters and 5 centimetres.

Michel Chion            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Michel Chion: is a composer of experimental music. He teaches at several institutions within France and currently holds the post of Associate Professor at the University of Paris III: Sorbonne Nouvelle where he is a theoretician and teacher of audio-visual relationships. After studying literature and music he began to work for the ORTF (French Radio and Television Organisation) Service de La recherche as assistant to Pierre Schaeffer in 1970. He was a member of the Groupe de Recherches Musicales (GRM) between 1971 - 1976.

Chartchai Chionoi            Origin/Culture/Country: Thai

Chartchai Chionoi: a former professional Thai boxer and WBC World champion in Flyweight division.Chartchai Chionoi was the second ever World Champion from Thailand, following his Idol Pone Kingpetch. Unlike most Thai fighters, Chartchai was never involved in Muay Thai unlike so many other professional boxers from Thailand.Chartchai Chionoi turned pro on March 27, 1959 with a second round knockout victory over Somsak Kritsanasuwan. Chionoi would go 7-0-1 in his first 8 pro fights, a 6 round draw against Sala Kampuch the only blemish. In his 9th professional fight, Chionoi would lose a 6 round decision to Singtong Por Tor, Chionoi would avenge this lose 5 years later with a 10 round decision victory.