| Josy Van Leberghe | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Unknown |
| Died | Unknown |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Belgium |
Josy Van Leberghe was a Belgian figure skater. She competed with Robert Van Zeebroeck in the mixed pairs event at the 1928 Winter Olympics where they finished in sixth place. [1]
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