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Frank Willis

1915 – 1991

Canadian canoer

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About Frank Willis

Lived 1915 – 1991 (aged 76). Frank Willis was a Canadian canoeist.

Francis Martin Willis (October 13, 1915 – November 2, 1991) was a Canadian canoeist who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

He died in Kingston, Ontario.

In 1936 he and his partner Edward Deir finished sixth in the K-2 1000 m event. Willis also competed with his partner Stanley Potter in the folding K-2 10000 m event where they finished tenth.

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Francis Martin Willis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Willis?

Canadian canoer

When was Frank Willis born?

Frank Willis was born on 13 October 1915.

When did Frank Willis die?

Frank Willis died on 2 November 1991.

What was Frank Willis's occupation?

Frank Willis was a canoeist.

What nationality was Frank Willis?

Frank Willis was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Willis

· Wikidata: Q5490398

· DBpedia: Frank Willis (canoeist)

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