About Schalk Booysen
Lived 1927 – 2011 (aged 83). Schalk Booysen was a South African sprinter.
Schalk David Booysen (22 August 1927 – 1 May 2011) was a South African sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics where he was also the flag bearer for South Africa in the opening ceremony. He finished seventh in the 1950 British Empire Games 880 yards. In the 1950 British Empire Games 440 yards he was eliminated in the heats.
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Who was Schalk Booysen?
South African sprinter and middle-distance runner (1927-2011)
When was Schalk Booysen born?
Schalk Booysen was born on 22 August 1927 in Pretoria.
When did Schalk Booysen die?
Schalk Booysen died on 1 May 2011 in Pretoria.
What was Schalk Booysen's occupation?
Schalk Booysen was a sprinter.
What nationality was Schalk Booysen?
Schalk Booysen was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Schalk Booysen. https://biography.guide/schalk-booysen/
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