Fernand Sanz
Fernando "Fernand" Sanz y Martínez de Arizala (28 February 1881, Madrid – 8 January 1925, Pau) was a Spanish-born, naturalized French citizen, younger of two illegitimate sons of Alfonso XII, King of Spain and his mistress, Elena Sanz y Martínez de Arizala.[1][2]
 Sanz, at the amateur Grand Prix of Paris in 1902 | ||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Fernando Sanz y Martínez de Arizala | |||||||||||||
| Born | 28 February 1881 Madrid, Spain | |||||||||||||
| Died | 8 January 1925 (aged 43) Pau, France | |||||||||||||
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He was also a racing cyclist who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century, participating in cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris for France and won the silver medal in the men's sprint.[1] Georges Taillandier won gold.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Fernand Sanz". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2013-02-03. Retrieved 2013-05-01.
- "Fernand Sanz". Olympedia. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
External links
- Fernand Sanz at the International Olympic Committee
- Fernand Sanz at Cycling Archives
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