Gaston Giran

Roger Gaston Giran (12 February 1892 26 April 1944) was a French rower who had his best results in the double sculls, together with Alfred Plé.[1] In 1920 they won the European title and a bronze Olympic medal.[2][3]

Gaston Giran
Gaston Giran in 1919
Personal information
Born12 February 1892
Paris, France
Died26 April 1944(1944-04-26) (aged 52)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubSociété Nautique de la Marne, Joinville-le-Pont
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1920 AntwerpDouble sculls
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place1920 Mâcon Double sculls

References

  1. "Gaston Giran". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  2. Gaston Giran Archived 6 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  3. Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Doppelzweier) Archived 25 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine. sport-komplett.de


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