About René Fonck
Lived 1923 – 2018 (aged 95). René Fonck was a Luxembourgish canoeist.
René Fonck (17 February 1923 – 26 February 2018) was a Luxembourgish sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1940s. He was born in Luxembourg City. At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he finished 15th in the K-2 10000 m event while being eliminated in the heats of the K-2 1000 m event. In 2008 he was promoted to the rank of Chevalier in the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was René Fonck?
Luxembourgian canoeist (1923-2018)
When was René Fonck born?
René Fonck was born on 17 February 1923.
When did René Fonck die?
René Fonck died on 26 February 2018.
What was René Fonck's occupation?
René Fonck was a canoeist.
What nationality was René Fonck?
René Fonck was Luxembourgish.
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