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Louis Gantois

1929 – 2011

Canoe racer

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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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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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· Wikipedia: Louis Gantois

· Wikidata: Q3262000

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