About Louis Gantois
Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 81). Louis Gantois was a French kayaker and canoeist.
Louis Gantois (15 November 1929 – 26 February 2011) was a French sprint canoeist who competed in the early to mid-1950s. He won a bronze medal in the K-1 1000 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. Gantois also won two medals at the 1954 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Mâcon with a silver in the K-1 1000 m and a bronze in the K-4 1000 m events.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Louis Gantois?
Canoe racer (1929-2011)
When was Louis Gantois born?
Louis Gantois was born on 15 November 1929 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés.
When did Louis Gantois die?
Louis Gantois died on 26 February 2011 in Cannes.
What was Louis Gantois's occupation?
Louis Gantois was a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality was Louis Gantois?
Louis Gantois was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Gantois. https://biography.guide/louis-gantois/
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