About Alain Gottvallès
Lived 1942 – 2008 (aged 65). Alain Gottvallès was a French swimmer.
Alain Gottvallès (22 March 1942 – 28 February 2008) was a French swimmer, born in Casablanca, Morocco. He was world record holder of 52.9 seconds in 100 m freestyle in 1964, the first swimmer to complete the distance in less than 53 seconds. His record remained unbeaten until 1967.
He participated at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where he placed fifth in 100 metre freestyle.
He was also an actor, with notable roles in Mission spéciale à Caracas (1965) and L'homme qui trahit la mafia (1967).
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Who was Alain Gottvallès?
French swimmer (1942-2008)
When was Alain Gottvallès born?
Alain Gottvallès was born on 22 March 1942 in Casablanca.
When did Alain Gottvallès die?
Alain Gottvallès died on 28 February 2008 in Aubenas.
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Alain Gottvallès was a swimmer.
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Alain Gottvallès was French.
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