Noël Vandernotte
French rower
About Noël Vandernotte
Lived 1923 – 2020 (aged 96). Noël Vandernotte was a French coxswain.
Noël Vandernotte (25 December 1923 – 18 June 2020) was a French rowing coxswain who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was the son of Fernand Vandernotte and the nephew of Marcel Vandernotte. In 1936 he won the bronze medal of the French boat in the coxed pairs event as well as in the coxed four competition. He was the youngest male medalist at the 1936 Games, at 12 years and 233 days, and is also the youngest French Olympic medalist of all-time.
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Who was Noël Vandernotte?
French rower
When was Noël Vandernotte born?
Noël Vandernotte was born on 25 December 1923 in Anglet.
When did Noël Vandernotte die?
Noël Vandernotte died on 19 June 2020 in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès.
What was Noël Vandernotte's occupation?
Noël Vandernotte was a coxswain.
What nationality was Noël Vandernotte?
Noël Vandernotte was French.
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