Manie van Zyl
South African wrestler (1929–2012)
Personal information | |
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Nationality | South African |
Born | (1929-01-21)21 January 1929 Modimolle, Limpopo, South Africa |
Died | 5 August 2012(2012-08-05) (aged 83) Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa |
Sport | |
Sport | Wrestling |
Manie van Zyl (21 January 1929 – 5 August 2012) was a South African wrestler. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] He was the flag bearer for South Africa in the opening ceremony of the 1960 Summer Olympics.[2]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Manie van Zyl Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ "Flagbearers for South Africa". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
External links
- Manie van Zyl at the International Wrestling Database
- Manie van Zyl at Olympedia
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