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Manie van Zyl

1929 – 2012

South African amateur wrestler

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About Manie van Zyl

Lived 1929 – 2012 (aged 83). Manie van Zyl was a South African amateur wrestler.

Hermanus Johannes Pienaar 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. He was the flag bearer for South Africa in the opening ceremony of the 1960 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

21 January 1929, Modimolle

Birth century

20th century

Died

5 August 2012

Occupation

Amateur wrestler

Nationality

South Africa

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Manie van Zyl's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Manie van Zyl?

South African amateur wrestler

When was Manie van Zyl born?

Manie van Zyl was born on 21 January 1929 in Modimolle.

When did Manie van Zyl die?

Manie van Zyl died on 5 August 2012.

What was Manie van Zyl's occupation?

Manie van Zyl was an amateur wrestler.

What nationality was Manie van Zyl?

Manie van Zyl was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manie van Zyl

· Wikidata: Q62063286

· DBpedia: Manie van Zyl

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manie van Zyl. https://biography.guide/manie-van-zyl/

MLA: "Manie van Zyl." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manie-van-zyl/.

Chicago: "Manie van Zyl." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manie-van-zyl/.

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