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1968; January 27,Frédéric is born at hopital Saint Georges in Mons, Hainaut, Belgium from parents André Caudron and Rose Urbain. He is the second of two brothers. His father, André, is an enthusiastic carom billiards player of a good level.1978; August, The Belgian team wins the Coupe van Beem in Enschede, the Netherlands. Coupe van Beem is a yearly tournament for young players where a team from Belgium, from Germany and from the Netherlands compete. Frédéric wins his game against a much older player and is encouraged to continue training.1982; Frédéric starts training under the direction of great carom billiards champion Emile Wafflard.1982; January 27, Frédéric is 18 years old, he is in the highest player category in all disciplines on competition tables. This is a world record, currently still holding. 1987; Frédéric wins the European juniors championship balkline 47/2 in Boussu, Belgium -- near his hometown. This is a very important step in his career.1988; December 1, Frédéric and his family open billiards parlor Arcades in Frameries, hometown. They propose 3 carom billiards, 2 full match carom billiards, 4 snooker tables, and 2 pool billiards.1990; Frédérics team wins the World championship team triathlon in Essen, Germany.1991; Frédéric wins the World championship balkline 71/2 in Murzzuschlag, Austria.1994; Frédéric wins the Belgian championship 3 cushions in Casteau, Belgium. This is a very important victory for several reasons: a victory near his hometown, in presence of all his local friends; a championship organized and managed by Frédérics father, André; and an occasion to show his worth at the 3 cushions game against Belgiums finest.1995; Frédéric moves to the Belgian region of Antwerp, which is much better situated for a billiards player as its closer to the main regional competition centers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. He settles first in Schoten, then 4 years later in Schilde, then finally in Balen, at the limit between the provinces of Antwerp and Limburg.1997; Frédéric breaks the World record average at the 3 cushions game by realizing 45 caroms in 9 innings (average of 5) -- in Taegu, Korea.1999; August; Frédéric wins the World championship 3 cushions in Bogota, Colombia. November 26 Frédéric weds Diana Paola Bermudez Rodriguez in Bogota, Colombia.1999; December 5 Frédérics father, André, dies unexpectedly at age 54 from the breaking of a blood vessel . 2000; Frédéric wins the World championship balkline 71/2 in Albert, France. 2002; As a result of the loss of their father and husband, the family decides to give in to their billiards parlor. Frédéric finally becomes a full-fledged professional billiards player. 2003; Frédéric wins the World championship balkline 47/2 in Ronchin, France, and breaks the World record for the general average (126.66).

 

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