About Wim van Heel
Lived 1922 – 1972 (aged 50). Wim van Heel was a Dutch field hockey player.
Willem ("Wim") van Heel (27 September 1922 in The Hague – 3 October 1972 in Middelburg) was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
In 1948 he was a member of the Dutch field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played all seven matches as forward.
Four years later he won the silver medal as part of the Dutch team. He played all three matches as forward.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wim van Heel?
field hockey player (1922–1972)
When was Wim van Heel born?
Wim van Heel was born on 27 September 1922 in The Hague.
When did Wim van Heel die?
Wim van Heel died on 3 October 1972 in Middelburg.
What was Wim van Heel's occupation?
Wim van Heel was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Wim van Heel?
Wim van Heel was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wim van Heel. https://biography.guide/wim-van-heel/
MLA: "Wim van Heel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wim-van-heel/.
Chicago: "Wim van Heel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wim-van-heel/.
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