Paul Vasseur
French water polo player
About Paul Vasseur
Lived 1884 – 1971 (aged 87). Paul Vasseur was a French water polo player, swimmer and physical education teacher.
Paul Henri Vasseur (10 October 1884 – 12 October 1971) was a French freestyle swimmer and water polo player. He competed in water polo at the 1900, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics and finished in third, fifth and ninth place, respectively. At the 1906 and 1920 Games he took part in the 4 × 200 m, 400 m and one mile swimming events, but failed to reach the finals.
Vasseur is the youngest Olympic bronze medalist in water polo. On 12 August 1900, he won an Olympic bronze medal at the age of 15 years and 306 days.
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Who was Paul Vasseur?
French water polo player (1884-1971)
When was Paul Vasseur born?
Paul Vasseur was born on 10 October 1884 in Lille.
When did Paul Vasseur die?
Paul Vasseur died on 12 October 1971 in Saint-Didier.
What was Paul Vasseur's occupation?
Paul Vasseur was a water polo player, swimmer and physical education teacher.
What nationality was Paul Vasseur?
Paul Vasseur was French.
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