Léon Huybrechts
Encyclopedia
Léon Huybrechts (11 February 1876 – 9 February 1956) was a Belgian
sailor
and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics
in Paris
, where he won a gold medal in the monotype class. He received silver medals in the 6m class in 1908 and 1920.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, where he won a gold medal in the monotype class. He received silver medals in the 6m class in 1908 and 1920.