Gaston Mercier

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Olympic medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  France
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki Coxed pair
Bronze medal – third place 1956 Melbourne Coxless four

Gaston Antoine Mercier (June 5, 1932 – July 4, 1974) was a French rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, in the 1956 Summer Olympics, and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Paris.

In 1952 he was a crew member of the French boat which won the gold medal in the coxed pairs event.

Four years later he won the bronze medal with the French boat in the coxless fours competition.

At the 1960 Games he was part of the French boat which finished fourth in the eights event.

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