 Georges Leroux in 1931 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 1907 Pirmasens, Germany |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Gymnastics |
Georges Leroux (born 1907, date of death unknown) was a French gymnast. He competed in seven events at the 1928 Summer Olympics. [1]
| Georges Leroux in 1931 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 1907 Pirmasens, Germany |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Gymnastics |
Georges Leroux (born 1907, date of death unknown) was a French gymnast. He competed in seven events at the 1928 Summer Olympics. [1]
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