About Jean Dubois
Lived 1914 – 2005 (aged 90). Jean Dubois was a Belgian canoeist.
Jean Dubois (Milmort, 13 August 1914 – Sclessin, 9 June 2005) was a Belgian sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1940s. In 1939 (during universal exhibition in Liege city) he was world champion. This is why he was selected for London Olympics after the war. At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he competed in the C-2 1000 m event. His partner, Hubert Coomans, broke his paddle and they finished unclassified.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Dubois?
Belgian canoer
When was Jean Dubois born?
Jean Dubois was born on 13 August 1914.
When did Jean Dubois die?
Jean Dubois died on 9 June 2005.
What was Jean Dubois's occupation?
Jean Dubois was a canoeist.
What nationality was Jean Dubois?
Jean Dubois was Belgian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean Dubois (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Dubois. https://biography.guide/jean-dubois-canoeist/
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