André Nelis
Sailor (1935-2012) · Belgium · On the map · Athletes · Died at 77
André Nelis was a sailor and Olympian. He was born in Borgerhout, Belgium. He sailed in the Finn dinghy class, and won a silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne and bronze at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
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Competing in the Finn Gold Cup, Nelis won in 1956 and 1961; finished second in 1958, 1959, and 1960; and came third in 1957 and 1962.
Country
Belgium
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2012 · aged 77
