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Francine Fox

Full name: Francine Anne Fox
Gender: Female
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Weight: 146 lbs (66 kg)
Born: March 16, 1949 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Affiliations: Washington Canoe Club
Country: USA United States
Sport: Canoeing

Medals: 1 Silver (1 Total)

Biography

Francine Fox had a relatively short career but a highly successful one. Her first national championship came in 1962 when she won the K-1 event, aged only 13 years. But most of her successes came in the pairs and fours events, partnered by Gloria Perrier. With Perrier she won the U.S. title in the K-2 from 1963 until 1965 and paddled with her in a K-4 boat to win the 1965 title in that discipline. At the 1964 Olympics, Francine Fox and Gloria Perrier paddled to a silver medal, trailing a German pair by two seconds. The pairing was interesting for the disparity in ages, as, in 1964, Fox was a 15-year-old high school student, while Perrier was 20 years older.

Results

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Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1964 Summer 15 Tokyo Canoeing Women's Kayak Doubles, 500 metres United States USA 2 Silver

Women's Kayak Doubles, 500 metres

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Games Age City Sport Team NOC Partner Phase Unit Date T
1964 Summer 15 Tokyo Canoeing United States USA Gloria Perrier Final Round 1964-10-22 1:59.16
1964 Summer 15 Tokyo Canoeing United States USA Gloria Perrier Round One Heat One 1964-10-20 1:59.69