Albert Castelyns
Belgian water polo player and bobsledder
About Albert Castelyns
Lived 1917 – 1974 (aged 57). Albert Castelyns was a Belgian swimmer, bobsledder and water polo player.
Albert Castelyns, also known as Albert Casteleyns (2 May 1917 – 17 June 1974) was a Belgian water polo player who competed in the late 1930s. In the 1950s, he competed in bobsleigh.
Water polo career At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin he was part of the Belgian water polo team that won the bronze medal. Casteleyns played five matches.
Bobsleigh career In the 1950s Casteleyns competed in bobsleigh. Taking part in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of sixth in the two-man event at Oslo in 1952.
Death Castelyns died in Berchem on 17 June 1974, at the age of 57.
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Who was Albert Castelyns?
Belgian water polo player and bobsledder (1917–1974)
When was Albert Castelyns born?
Albert Castelyns was born on 2 May 1917 in Borgerhout.
When did Albert Castelyns die?
Albert Castelyns died on 17 June 1974.
What was Albert Castelyns's occupation?
Albert Castelyns was a swimmer, bobsledder and water polo player.
What nationality was Albert Castelyns?
Albert Castelyns was Belgian.
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