About René Hamel
Lived 1902 – 1992 (aged 90). René Hamel was a French sport cyclist.
René Nicolas Adrien Hamel (14 October 1902 – 7 November 1992) was a French cyclist. He won the gold medal in Team road race along with Armand Blanchonnet and Georges Wambst and won the bronze medal in Individual road race.
Hamel was the father of Jean-Claude Hamel, an Olympic modern pentathlete.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was René Hamel?
French cyclist (1902-1992)
When was René Hamel born?
René Hamel was born on 14 October 1902 in Vorsha.
When did René Hamel die?
René Hamel died on 7 November 1992 in Gouvieux.
What was René Hamel's occupation?
René Hamel was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was René Hamel?
René Hamel was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: René Hamel (cyclist)
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