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William Leach

b. 1946

American sprint canoer

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About William Leach

Born 1946. William Leach is an American canoeist.

William "Bill" Leach (born April 5, 1946) is an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1970s. At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, he was eliminated in the repechages of the K-2 500 m event.

Leach's wife, Julie, finished seventh in the K-1 500 m event at those same games and later became a triathlete in the 1980s.

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Education
Corona del Mar High School
Also known as
Bill Leach

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Leach's

Frequently asked questions

Who is William Leach?

American sprint canoer

When was William Leach born?

William Leach was born on 5 April 1946.

What is William Leach's occupation?

William Leach is a canoeist.

What nationality is William Leach?

William Leach is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Leach

· Wikidata: Q8014396

· DBpedia: William Leach (canoeist)

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