Fernand Gonder
French athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault
About Fernand Gonder
Lived 1883 – 1969 (aged 85). Fernand Gonder was a French pole vaulter and athletics competitor.
Career Gonder was selected to represent France at the 1906 Olympic Games and won gold in the pole jump event. Four years later at the 1912 Summer Olympics he finished 15th in the same event.
Gonder was the French champion in 1904, 1905, 1913 and 1914, finishing second in 1912. He returned in 1913 to claim third place behind Swedes Clas Gille and Carl Hårleman at the 1913 AAA Championships.
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Who was Fernand Gonder?
French athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault (1883-1969)
When was Fernand Gonder born?
Fernand Gonder was born on 12 June 1883 in Bordeaux.
When did Fernand Gonder die?
Fernand Gonder died on 10 March 1969 in Rochefort.
What was Fernand Gonder's occupation?
Fernand Gonder was a pole vaulter and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Fernand Gonder?
Fernand Gonder was French.
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