About Pierre van der Westhuyzen
Born 2003. Pierre van der Westhuyzen is an Australian kayaker.
Pierre van der Westhuyzen (born August 18, 2003) is a South African canoeist. He represented Australia at the 2024 Summer Olympics. He was educated at Michaelhouse, Balgowan, KwaZulu Natal.
Early life Van der Westhuyzen was born in Bellville, South Africa, and grew up in Cape Town. He and his brother, Jean, began canoeing while attending Michaelhouse in KwaZulu-Natal.
Career He competed at the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in the K-4 500 metres event and finished in fourth place with a time of 1:19.905. As a result, they qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics. At the Olympics he competed in the K-4 500 metres event and won a silver medal. Following a photo finish, they missed winning the gold medal by 0.04 seconds.
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Who is Pierre van der Westhuyzen?
Australian canoeist
When was Pierre van der Westhuyzen born?
Pierre van der Westhuyzen was born on 18 August 2003 in Bellville.
What is Pierre van der Westhuyzen's occupation?
Pierre van der Westhuyzen is a kayaker.
What nationality is Pierre van der Westhuyzen?
Pierre van der Westhuyzen is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre van der Westhuyzen. https://biography.guide/pierre-van-der-westhuyzen/
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