Ignace Heinrich
French athlete
About Ignace Heinrich
Lived 1925 – 2003 (aged 77). Ignace Heinrich was a French combined track and field event athlete.
Ignace Heinrich (31 July 1925 – 9 January 2003) was a French athlete who competed mainly in the decathlon. He was born in Ebersheim, Bas-Rhin, Alsace.
He competed for France in the decathlon at the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain, winning a silver medal. He died in Carnoux-en-Provence.
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Who was Ignace Heinrich?
French athlete (1925–2003)
When was Ignace Heinrich born?
Ignace Heinrich was born on 31 July 1925 in Ebersheim.
When did Ignace Heinrich die?
Ignace Heinrich died on 9 January 2003 in Carnoux-en-Provence.
What was Ignace Heinrich's occupation?
Ignace Heinrich was a combined track and field event athlete.
What nationality was Ignace Heinrich?
Ignace Heinrich was French.
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