About Jean Fournel
Lived 1956 – 1997 (aged 40). Jean Fournel was a Canadian kayaker.
Jean Fournel (July 13, 1956 – June 14, 1997) was a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the mid-1970s. He competed in the K-4 1000 m event at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, but was eliminated in the semifinals.
Fournel's daughter, Émilie, competed for Canada in sprint canoe at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Emilie and her brother Hugues Fournel both competed for Canada in sprint canoe at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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Who was Jean Fournel?
Canadian canoeist (1956–1997)
When was Jean Fournel born?
Jean Fournel was born on 13 July 1956 in Lachine.
When did Jean Fournel die?
Jean Fournel died on 14 June 1997 in Montreal.
What was Jean Fournel's occupation?
Jean Fournel was a kayaker.
What nationality was Jean Fournel?
Jean Fournel was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Fournel. https://biography.guide/jean-fournel/
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