About René Smet
Lived 1898 – 1980 (aged 81–82). René Smet was a Belgian rower.
René Victor Smet (24 April 1898 –1980) was a Belgian rower and boxer. In rowing, he competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp with the men's eight where they were eliminated in round one. At the same Olympic Games, he competed in the welterweight class in boxing where he was eliminated in round two.
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Who was René Smet?
Belgian rower
When was René Smet born?
René Smet was born on 24 April 1898 in Châtelet.
When did René Smet die?
René Smet died in 1980.
What was René Smet's occupation?
René Smet was a rower.
What nationality was René Smet?
René Smet was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René Smet. https://biography.guide/rene-smet/
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