Gaby Tanguy
swimmer
- July 16, 1929
- January 31, 1981
- 51 years
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Gaby Tanguy, 51, French Olympic swimmer (1952).
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|Gaby Tanguy (16 July 1929 – 31 January 1981) was a French freestyle swimmer. She competed in three events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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1.What was the birth date of Gaby Tanguy?
- A.16 July 1929correct
- B.31 January 1929
- C.31 January 1931
- D.16 July 1931
Gaby Tanguy was born on 16 July 1929.
Source: biographical header
2.What was the death date of Gaby Tanguy?
- A.16 July 1979
- B.31 January 1979
- C.31 January 1981correct
- D.16 July 1981
Gaby Tanguy passed away on 31 January 1981.
Source: biographical header
3.What was the nationality of Gaby Tanguy?
- A.Swiss
- B.Belgian
- C.Canadian
- D.Frenchcorrect
Gaby Tanguy was a French freestyle swimmer.
Source: biographical header
4.In which Summer Olympic Games did Gaby Tanguy compete?
- A.1960 Summer Olympics
- B.1948 Summer Olympics
- C.1956 Summer Olympics
- D.1952 Summer Olympicscorrect
Gaby Tanguy competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Source: biographical header
5.How many events did Gaby Tanguy compete in during the 1952 Summer Olympics?
- A.Two
- B.Threecorrect
- C.Four
- D.One
Gaby Tanguy competed in three events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Source: biographical header
6.According to the provided text, which organization records Gaby Tanguy as a swimmer?
- A.World Aquaticscorrect
- B.International Swimming Federation
- C.National Olympic Committee
- D.European Aquatics Union
The text lists Gaby Tanguy at World Aquatics as a reference.
Source: External links
7.Which website is cited in the text as a reference for Gaby Tanguy?
- A.AquaticRecords.fr
- B.SwimmerDatabase.org
- C.SwimRankings.netcorrect
- D.OlympicSports.com
Gaby Tanguy is listed at SwimRankings.net in the external links section.
Source: External links
8.What reference platform lists Gaby Tanguy alongside Olympics.com?
- A.AthleteProfiles
- B.Olympediacorrect
- C.GlobalSwim
- D.SwimPool
The text mentions Gaby Tanguy at Olympedia.
Source: External links
9.Was Gaby Tanguy a diver during the 1952 Summer Olympics?
- A.Only in one event
- B.Only in the exhibition event
- C.Yes
- D.No, she was a freestyle swimmercorrect
Gaby Tanguy was a freestyle swimmer, not a diver, during the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Source: biographical header
10.Which of these is explicitly mentioned as a reference for Gaby Tanguy?
- A.AquaticStats.com
- B.SwimmingWorld.com
- C.Olympics.comcorrect
- D.SportsReference.com
The biography cites Gaby Tanguy at Olympics.com in the external links.
Source: External links
11.When did Gaby Tanguy participate in the Olympics?
- A.1981
- B.1952correct
- C.1948
- D.1929
Gaby Tanguy competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Source: biographical header
12.Did Gaby Tanguy live into the 21st century?
- A.No, she died in 1952
- B.Yes
- C.No, she died in 1981correct
- D.No, she died in 1979
Gaby Tanguy died on 31 January 1981.
Source: biographical header
13.What is the primary identity of Gaby Tanguy per the archive?
- A.Swimming coach
- B.French freestyle swimmercorrect
- C.Professional athlete
- D.Olympic diver
Gaby Tanguy was a French freestyle swimmer.
Source: biographical header
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