Georges Thurnherr

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Georges Thurnherr (16 April 1886 – 6 April 1956) was a French gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Eglingen and died in Belfort.[1]

Born(1886-04-16)16 April 1886
Eglingen, France
Died6 April 1956(1956-04-06) (aged 69)
Belfort, France
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
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Georges Thurnherr
Born(1886-04-16)16 April 1886
Eglingen, France
Died6 April 1956(1956-04-06) (aged 69)
Belfort, France
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country
represented
France France
GymLa Belfortaine
Medal record
Men's artistic gymnastics
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1920 AntwerpTeam
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In 1908, he finished 18th in the all-around competition. Twelve years later, he was part of the French team, which won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team, European system event. In the all-around competition, he finished sixth.[2]

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