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| Born | (1917-05-02)2 May 1917 Borgerhout, Belgium | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 17 June 1974(1974-06-17) (aged 57) Berchem, Belgium | ||||||||||||||
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Albert Castelyns, also known as Albert Casteleyns (2 May 1917 – 17 June 1974) was a Belgian water polo player who competed in the late 1930s. In the 1950s, he competed in bobsleigh.
Water polo career
At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin he was part of the Belgian water polo team that won the bronze medal. Casteleyns played five matches.
Bobsleigh career
In the 1950s Casteleyns competed in bobsleigh. Taking part in two Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of sixth in the two-man event at Oslo in 1952.
Death
Castelyns died in Berchem on 17 June 1974, at the age of 57.
See also
References
- "Albert Casteleyns". Olympedia. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
Sources
External links
- Albert Castelyns at Olympics.com
- Albert Castelyns at Olympedia
- Albert Castelyns at Team Belgium (in Dutch)
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