Jean-Michel Saive
Table Tennis Player and European Champion
Born
November 17th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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Born in Belgium, a table tennis player achieved significant success in international competitions throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Competed in seven Olympic Games from 1988 to 2008, making him one of the sport's most long-standing athletes. Won the European Table Tennis Championships in 1994, securing a gold medal in the singles event. Played for several clubs in Europe and achieved high rankings in the International Table Tennis Federation.
European Champion in singles (1994)
Competed in seven Olympic Games
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