Jacob Gaudaur
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Jacob Gill Gaudaur, Sr. (3 April 1858 – 11 October 1937) was one of two Canadians to win the Professional World Sculling Championship. Gaudaur was born in Orillia, Ontario. His first race was when he was aged 17 years and over his career he raced more than two hundred times. His professional career started in 1880.
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Jacob Gaudaur, Sr. | |
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Born | 3 April 1858 Orillia, Canada West |
Died | 11 October 1937 |
Nationality | Canadian |
Other names | Jake Gaudaur |
Title | World champion sculler |
Term | 1896–1901 |
Predecessor | Jim Stanbury |
Successor | George Towns |
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