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Athletes Who Died in February 2003

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  • Feb 4 André Noyelle, Belgian cyclist (Olympic gold, 1952), dies at 71
  • Feb 9 Vera Ralston [Věra Helena Hrubá], Czech figure skater and actress (Dakota, Accused of Murder), dies of cancer at 83
  • Feb 13 Kid Gavilan, Cuban boxer (b. 1926)

Johnny Longden (1907-2003)

Feb 14 Canadian US Racing HOF jockey (1943 Triple Crown on Count Fleet; US Champion Jockey: by earnings 1943, 45; by wins 1938, 47, 48) and trainer (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes 1969), dies of a stroke at 96

Johnny Longden
  • Feb 20 Harry Jacunski, American football player
  • Feb 21 Eddie Thomson, Australian soccer coach (Socceroos 1990-96), dies of cancer at 55
  • Feb 26 Christian Goethals, Belgian racing driver, dies at 74
  • Feb 28 Chris Brasher, English athlete (b. 1928)


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