Paul Van den Broeck | |||
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Born | Belgium | September 18, 1894||
Died | April 1, 1972 77) | (aged||
Position | Goaltender | ||
National team | Belgium | ||
Playing career | 1922–1928 |
Olympic medal record | ||
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Bobsleigh | ||
Representing Belgium | ||
1924 Chamonix | Four-man |
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