About Willy Gysi
Lived 1918 – 2001 (aged 83). Willy Gysi was a Swiss handball player.
Willy Gysi (9 January 1918 – 12 May 2001) was a Swiss field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was part of the Swiss field handball team, which won the bronze medal. He played two matches as goalkeeper.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willy Gysi?
Swiss handball player
When was Willy Gysi born?
Willy Gysi was born on 9 January 1918 in Basel.
When did Willy Gysi die?
Willy Gysi died on 12 May 2001 in Bern.
What was Willy Gysi's occupation?
Willy Gysi was a handball player.
What nationality was Willy Gysi?
Willy Gysi was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willy Gysi. https://biography.guide/willy-gysi/
MLA: "Willy Gysi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willy-gysi/.
Chicago: "Willy Gysi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willy-gysi/.
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