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Léon Huybrechts

Belgian sailor (1876–1956) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Léon Huybrechts (11 February 1876 – 9 February 1956) was a Belgian sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, where he won a gold medal in the French National Monotype 1924.[1] He won silver medals in the 6 m class in 1908 and 1920.[2]

NationalityBelgian
Born11 February 1876 (1876-02-11)
Died9 February 1956(1956-02-09) (aged 79)
SportSailing
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Léon Huybrechts
Personal information
NationalityBelgian
Born11 February 1876 (1876-02-11)
Died9 February 1956(1956-02-09) (aged 79)
Sailing career
SportSailing
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Belgium
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1908 London6 Metre
Silver medal – second place1920 Antwerp6 Metre
Gold medal – first place1924 ParisMonotype
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