About Georges Turlier
Born 1931. Georges Turlier is a French kayaker and canoeist.
Georges Turlier (born 16 July 1931) is a French sprint canoer who competed from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a gold medal in the C-2 10000 m event at Helsinki in 1952.
Competing alongside Michel Picard, Turlier finished eighth in the C-2 1000 m event at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
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Who is Georges Turlier?
Canoe racer
When was Georges Turlier born?
Georges Turlier was born on 16 July 1931 in Saint-Hilaire-Fontaine.
What is Georges Turlier's occupation?
Georges Turlier is a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality is Georges Turlier?
Georges Turlier is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Georges Turlier. https://biography.guide/georges-turlier/
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