Harry Thuillier
- September 22, 1925
- April 26, 2011
- 88 years
About Harry Thuillier
Harry Thuillier was a notable figure. Born in 1925, Thuillier died in 2011 at the age of 88.
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60 Seconds Life Story
Harry Thuillier was a remarkably versatile Irish athlete and a familiar voice to many as a broadcaster.
Harry Thuillier
1925 – 2011
60 Seconds: Harry Thuillier's Life Story
Harry Thuillier was an Irish Olympic fencer, international table tennis player, and radio broadcaster.
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Harry Thuillier was a remarkably versatile Irish athlete and a familiar voice to many as a broadcaster. Born in September 1922, he received his education at St. Vincent's C.B.S. in Glasnevin. His early sporting talent flourished on the international stage, where he represented Ireland at the 1947 World Table Tennis Championships. Beyond the table, Thuillier demonstrated exceptional skill in fencing. He showcased his abilities at the highest level by competing in the individual foil events at both the 1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics. Throughout his long life, he transitioned from elite athletic competition to a notable career in radio. Harry Thuillier passed away on April 26, 2011, at the age of 88, leaving behind a distinguished legacy in both Irish sport and broadcasting.
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|Harry Thuillier (13 September 1922 – 26 April 2011) was an Irish fencer, table tennis international and broadcaster. He was educated at St. Vincent's C.B.S., Glasnevin. He competed in the individual foil events at the 1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics.
He also represented Ireland at table tennis and was part of the Irish team that competed in the 1947 World Table Tennis Championships.
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