About Willy Van Rompaey
Lived 1911 – 1997 (aged 85). Willy Van Rompaey was a Belgian sailor.
Willy Van Rompaey (24 March 1911 – 22 January 1997 ) was a sailor from Belgium, who represented his country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Van Rompaey, as crew member on the Belgian 6 Metre Ubu, took 5th place with helmsman A. J. J. Fridt and fellow crew members Ludovic Franck, Frits Mulder and Arthur Sneyers. He also competed in the 6 Metre event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Willy Van Rompaey?
Belgian sailor
When was Willy Van Rompaey born?
Willy Van Rompaey was born on 24 March 1911 in Antwerp.
When did Willy Van Rompaey die?
Willy Van Rompaey died on 22 January 1997.
What was Willy Van Rompaey's occupation?
Willy Van Rompaey was a sailor.
What nationality was Willy Van Rompaey?
Willy Van Rompaey was Belgian.
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