About Roger Beaufrand
Lived 1908 – 2007 (aged 98). Roger Beaufrand was a French sport cyclist.
Roger Beaufrand (25 September 1908 – 14 March 2007) was the world's oldest Olympic gold medal winner, following the death of Pakistani Field Hockey player Feroze Khan in 2005 until his own death.
Born near Paris, France, Beaufrand won a gold medal on 7 August at the 1928 Summer Olympics in the field of Olympic sprint at the age of 19. A few weeks prior to his death, he was presented the Chevalier class of the Legion of Honour by fellow Olympic Champion Jean-Claude Killy.
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Who was Roger Beaufrand?
French cyclist (1908-2007)
When was Roger Beaufrand born?
Roger Beaufrand was born on 25 September 1908 in Colombes.
When did Roger Beaufrand die?
Roger Beaufrand died on 14 March 2007 in Béziers.
What was Roger Beaufrand's occupation?
Roger Beaufrand was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Roger Beaufrand?
Roger Beaufrand was French.
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