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Nationality | Swiss |
Born | Neuchâtel, Switzerland | 13 April 1928
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Sport | Field hockey |
Albert Piaget (born 13 April 1928) is a Swiss former field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [1]
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