About Yvonne Degraine
Lived 1899 – 1985 (aged 85). Yvonne Degraine was a French swimmer.
Yvonne Blanche Louise Degraine (7 October 1899 – 26 April 1985) was a French swimmer. She competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in the 100 m freestyle event, but failed to reach the final. She married Olympic cyclist Lucien Faucheux, but the marriage did not last.
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Who was Yvonne Degraine?
French swimmer (1899-1985)
When was Yvonne Degraine born?
Yvonne Degraine was born on 7 October 1899 in 1st arrondissement of Paris.
When did Yvonne Degraine die?
Yvonne Degraine died on 26 April 1985 in Talence.
What was Yvonne Degraine's occupation?
Yvonne Degraine was a swimmer.
What nationality was Yvonne Degraine?
Yvonne Degraine was French.
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