William von Wirén
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Sailing | |||
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| Bronze | 1928 Amsterdam | 6 metre class | |
William von Wirén (born August 29, 1894 (OS)/September 11, 1894 (NS) in Kärdla, Hiiumaa, Governorate of Estonia - died November 23, 1956 in Stockholm, Sweden) was an Estonian sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 he was a crew member of the Estonian boat Tutti V which won the bronze medal in the 6 metre class.
He also won gold medal in European Championships in ice yachting in 20 m class in 1933 and 1934 and a bronze medal in monotype XV class in 1936.
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