Fernand Sanz
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1900 Paris | Sprint |
Fernando Sanz y Martínez de Arizala (Madrid, 28 February 1881 – Pau, 8 January 1925) 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]
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
- ^ a b "Fernand Sanz Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2013-05-01.
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- 1881 births
- 1925 deaths
- Illegitimate children of Spanish monarchs
- Cyclists at the 1900 Summer Olympics
- Olympic cyclists of France
- Olympic silver medalists for France
- French male cyclists
- Track cyclists
- Olympic medalists in cycling
- Sportspeople from Madrid
- Medalists at the 1900 Summer Olympics
- French cycling Olympic medalist stubs