Gaston Giran

French rower (1892–1944) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Roger Gaston Giran (12 February 1892 26 April 1944) was a French rower who had his best results in the double sculls, together with Alfred Plé.[1] In 1920 they won the European title and a bronze Olympic medal.[2][3]

Born12 February 1892
Paris, France
Died26 April 1944(1944-04-26) (aged 52)
SportRowing
ClubSociété Nautique de la Marne, Joinville-le-Pont
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Gaston Giran
Gaston Giran in 1919
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Born12 February 1892
Paris, France
Died26 April 1944(1944-04-26) (aged 52)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubSociété Nautique de la Marne, Joinville-le-Pont
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1920 AntwerpDouble sculls
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place1920 MâconDouble sculls
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