Robert Blanchaer

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Robert Blanchaer
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Born22 September 1952 (1952-09-22) (age 72)
Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium [1]
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Sport Alpine skiing

Robert Blanchaer (born 22 September 1952) [1] [2] is a Belgian former alpine skier. He competed in the men's downhill, men's giant slalom and men's slalom events in the 1972 and 1976 Winter Olympics. In addition, he was also the flag bearer for Belgium in the 1972 and 1976 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. [3]

Blancher is currently the coach of Antwerp Ski Team. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Robert Blanchaer". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
  2. Jen Des, Door (7 October 2010). "Belgisch Olympisch skier Robert Blanchaer" (in Dutch). The Netherlands: MSN. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Belgium". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  4. Schoonjans, Tim (21 February 2010). "Robert Blanchaer was op Winterspelen: 'Een heel familiale sfeer'" (in Dutch). Belgium: Brussels News. Retrieved 25 August 2014.