Michel Knuysen
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Michel Jules Lodewijk Knuysen (born 25 October 1929) is a Belgian
rower
who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics
and in the 1956 Summer Olympics
.
He was born in Wijnegem
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In 1952 he won the silver medal with his partner Bob Baetens
in the coxless pairs event.
Four years later he was eliminated with his partner Bob Baetens
in the repêchage of the coxless pairs competition.
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...
rower
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...
and in the 1956 Summer Olympics
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...
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He was born in Wijnegem
Wijnegem
Wijnegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality only comprises the town of Wijnegem proper. WIjnegem is one of the most expensive municipality of the Flanders. On January 1, 2006 Wijnegem had a total population of 8,816. The total area is 7.86 km² which gives...
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In 1952 he won the silver medal with his partner Bob Baetens
Bob Baetens
Robert "Bob" Frédérik Louis Baetens is a Belgian rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics.He was born in Antwerp....
in the coxless pairs event.
Four years later he was eliminated with his partner Bob Baetens
Bob Baetens
Robert "Bob" Frédérik Louis Baetens is a Belgian rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics.He was born in Antwerp....
in the repêchage of the coxless pairs competition.