Fernand Sanz
Professional Road Racing Cyclist, Olympic athlete
1881 – 1922
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Who was Fernand Sanz?
Fernando Sanz y Martínez de Arizala was a French racing cyclist who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He participated in Cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the silver medal in the men's sprint. Georges Taillandier won gold. Sanz was born in Madrid, Spain and died in Nice. He was an illegitimate son of Alfonso XII, King of Spain and his mistress, Elena Sanz y Martínez de Arizala.
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- Born
- Feb 28, 1881
Madrid - Parents
- Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Died
- 1922
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on July 23, 2013
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