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| Born | 24 July 1946 (age 76) Bordeaux, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Class(es) | Finn | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Cercle de la Voile de Bordeaux | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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