André Francquenelle
French pole vaulter & France international rugby union player (1889–1965)
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André Francquenelle (15 August 1889 – 11 July 1965) was a French athlete and national rugby union player.[1][2]
NationalityFrench
Born15 August 1889
Died11 July 1965 (aged 75)
SportAthletics
André Francquenelle in 1910 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 15 August 1889 |
| Died | 11 July 1965 (aged 75) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Pole vault |
Career
At the 1920 Olympic Games, Francquenelle competed in the men's pole vault.[3]
The following year, Francquenelle finished second behind Ernfrid Rydberg in the pole jump event at the British 1921 AAA Championships.[4][5][6]
