Eugène Hanck

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEugène•Hanck
Used nameEugène•Hanck
Born1 February 1928 in Attert, Luxembourg (BEL)
Died13 November 2013 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (LUX)
Measurements175 cm / 80 kg
NOC Luxembourg

Biography

Little is known of the life of Eugène Hanck, other than his 1952 Olympic participation. In the kayak pairs Hanck and his partner finished last of the 18 competing teams. In 2008, at a ceremony honoring Luxembourgeois Olympians from 1936-56, he was promoted to the rank of Chevalier in the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) LUX Eugène Hanck
Kayak Doubles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Roland Licker 18