Vincent Saurin

Vincent Saurin (17 April 1907 – 13 December 1991)[1] was a French rower who specialised in single sculls. In this event he won nine national titles[2] and three medals at the European championships of 1931–1934.[3] He competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the final.[3][4] Later he changed to coxless fours and won medals at French championships in 1939 and 1943.[5][6] Between 1952 and 1988 he served as president of Société Nautique De Lagny Aviron.[7]

Vincent Saurin
Vincent Saurin in 1929
Personal information
Born17 April 1907
Died13 December 1991(1991-12-13) (aged 84)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Representing  France
European Rowing Championships
Bronze medal – third place1931 Paris Single sculls
Silver medal – second place1932 Belgrade Single sculls
Bronze medal – third place1934 Lucerne Single sculls

References
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  1. Mention of Vincent Saurin's death (in French)
  2. "100 ans, ça se fête". Le Parisien. 11 March 2005
  3. Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren – Einer). sport-komplett.de
  4. Vincent Saurin. sports-reference.com
  5. French rowing results. Société Nautique De Lagny Aviron
  6. NOS CHAMPIONS DE FRANCE. Société Nautique De Lagny Aviron
  7. Société Nautique De Lagny Aviron. lagny-aviron.com


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