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William Silen

b. 1949

Puerto Rican hammer thrower

Athletics competitor
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About William Silen

Born 1949. William Silen is an athletics competitor.

William Silen (born 29 July 1949) is a Puerto Rican athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
29 July 1949
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Silen?

Puerto Rican hammer thrower

When was William Silen born?

William Silen was born on 29 July 1949.

What is William Silen's occupation?

William Silen is an athletics competitor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Silen

· Wikidata: Q47486668

· DBpedia: William Silen

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