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Wil de Beer

b. 1942

Dutch Speed skater

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About Wil de Beer

Born 1942. Wil de Beer is a Dutch speed skater.

Wilhelmina "Willy" de Beer (later Vel, born 5 September 1942) is a retired Dutch speed skater. She competed in the 1000, 1500 and 3000 m events at the 1964 Winter Olympics with the best result of 16th place in the 1500 m.

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Important facts

Born

5 September 1942, Medemblik

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Speed skater

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Also known as

Willy de Beer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Wil de Beer's

Roxbee Cox, Baron Kings Norton

1902 – 1997

Engineer

Frequently asked questions

Who is Wil de Beer?

Dutch Speed skater

When was Wil de Beer born?

Wil de Beer was born on 5 September 1942 in Medemblik.

What is Wil de Beer's occupation?

Wil de Beer is a speed skater.

What nationality is Wil de Beer?

Wil de Beer is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wil de Beer

· Wikidata: Q14519491

· DBpedia: Willy de Beer

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