About Wim van Duyl
Lived 1920 – 2006 (aged 86). Wim van Duyl was a Dutch sailor.
Willem Paul "Wim" van Duyl (24 May 1920 – 3 September 2006) was a sailor from the Netherlands. He competed in the Dragon class at the 1948, 1952, 1960 and 1964 Olympics and finished in 8th, 6th, 13th and 13th place, respectively. He missed the 1956 Games due to their boycott by the Netherlands.
Van Duyl was CEO of Bull Nederland and later Honeywell Bull Netherlands.
Controversy During the Olympic regatta of 1964 a controversy emerged between the team members (Van Duyl and Jongkind) of the Dutch Dragon resulting in Jongkind leaving Japan after the second race. After the Games the Koninklijk Nederlands Watersport Verbond banned them both from competitions for two years.
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Who was Wim van Duyl?
Olympic sailor (1920–2006)
When was Wim van Duyl born?
Wim van Duyl was born on 24 May 1920 in Amsterdam.
When did Wim van Duyl die?
Wim van Duyl died on 3 September 2006 in Bussum.
What was Wim van Duyl's occupation?
Wim van Duyl was a sailor.
What nationality was Wim van Duyl?
Wim van Duyl was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wim van Duyl. https://biography.guide/wim-van-duyl/
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