Jacob Gaudaur, Sr. | |
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 Gaudaur in 1898 | |
| Born | April 3, 1858 Orillia, Canada West |
| Died | October 11, 1937 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | Jake Gaudaur |
| Title | World champion sculler |
| Term | 1896–1901 |
| Predecessor | Jim Stanbury |
| Successor | George Towns |
Jacob Gill Gaudaur, Sr. (April 3, 1858 – October 11, 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.