About Victor Boin
Lived 1886 – 1974 (aged 88). Victor Boin was a Belgian swimmer, fencer, journalist and water polo player.
Victor Boin (28 February 1886 – 31 March 1974) was a Belgian freestyle swimmer, water polo player, and épée fencer who competed at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics.
Olympics Boin was part of the Belgian water polo teams that finished second in 1908 and third in 1912. In 1908 he also participated in the 100 metre freestyle swimming competition, but was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Victor Boin?
Belgian swimmer, water polo player, and fencer (1886–1974)
When was Victor Boin born?
Victor Boin was born on 28 February 1886 in Brussels.
When did Victor Boin die?
Victor Boin died on 31 March 1974 in Brussels.
What was Victor Boin's occupation?
Victor Boin was a swimmer, fencer, journalist and water polo player.
What nationality was Victor Boin?
Victor Boin was Belgian.
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