Personal information | |
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Nationality | Belgian |
Born | 8 October 1894 |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | High jump |
Georges Henrion (born 8 October 1894, date of death unknown) was a Belgian athlete. [1] He competed in the men's high jump at the 1920 Summer Olympics. [2]
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