biography
pronunciation:
[bwatoe]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1933– )
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| biography:
| French swimmer. In the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games he became the only Frenchman to have won a gold medal in the 400 m freestyle, also gaining a bronze in the relay event. In addition he achieved six European records and a world record in the 4 x 200 m. |
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