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Nationality | French |
Born | (1922-07-22)22 July 1922 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
Died | 10 January 2025(2025-01-10) (aged 102) |
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Sport | Rowing |
Roger Lebranchu (22 July 1922 – 10 January 2025) was a French rower. He competed in the men's eight event at the 1948 Summer Olympics. During World War II, Lebranchu was imprisoned as member of the French Resistance for two years in two concentration camps before escaping. Lebranchu died on 10 January 2025, at the age of 102.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Roger Lebranchu Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- Meinhardt, Gunnar (22 July 2022). ""Mir war klar, wenn das rauskommt, werden mich die Nazis töten"". Welt. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- "Disparition : Doyen des porteurs de la flamme olympique lors des JO 2024, Roger Lebranchu est mort". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
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