Franz Johannsen (4 May 1921 – 2006) was a German

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who in the 1950s. Competing in two

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, he earned his best finish of fifth twice (

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: C-1 1000 m, C-1 10000 m).

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Notice of Franz Johannsen's death
1921 births 2006 deaths Canoeists at the 1952 Summer Olympics Canoeists at the 1956 Summer Olympics German male canoeists Olympic canoeists of Germany Olympic canoeists of the United Team of Germany {{Germany-canoe-bio-stub