Carel van Wankum
Dutch rower
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Carel Anthonie van Wankum (22 April 1896 – 20 October 1961) was a Dutch rower. Together with Hein van Suylekom he won three bronze medals at the European championships of 1925–1927.[1] The pair competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the final.[2]
Born22 April 1896
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Died20 October 1961 (aged 65)
Overschie, the Netherlands
SportRowing
ClubDare Devil Club, Rotterdam
Hein van Suylekom and Carel van Wankum at the 1928 Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 22 April 1896 Amsterdam, the Netherlands | |||||||||||||||||
| Died | 20 October 1961 (aged 65) Overschie, the Netherlands | |||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | |||||||||||||||||
| Club | Dare Devil Club, Rotterdam | |||||||||||||||||
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