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Gerrit Wolsink

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Dutch motocross rider

NetherlandsAthletesBorn 1947 · age 79
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Gerrit Wolsink is a Dutch former professional Grand Prix motocross racer. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1968 to 1982, most prominently as a member of the Suzuki factory racing team alongside five-time World Champion Roger De Coster.

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Wolsink in action during the 500cc Dutch Grand Prix on 27 July 1975.Wolsink in action during the 500cc Dutch Grand Prix on 27 July 1975.Wolsink competing in the pre-season Motocross der Azen in St. Anthonis, Holland on 14 March 1976.Wolsink competing in the pre-season Motocross der Azen in St. Anthonis, Holland on 14 March 1976.

Awards 1

1974Hans de Beaufort Cup

Connected to Gerrit 1

Jeffrey HerlingsAlso won Hans de Beaufort Cup

Athletes from Netherlands 5

Maike van der Duin44.1Lisa van Belle44.0Merel Smulders44.1Charles Zwolsman Sr.44.0Charles Zwolsman44.1

About this person

Gerrit Wolsink is a Dutch former professional Grand Prix motocross racer. He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1968 to 1982, most prominently as a member of the Suzuki factory racing team alongside five-time World Champion Roger De Coster. A two-time 500cc Class Vice Champion, Wolsink was one of the top competitors in the 500cc Motocross World Championships. He is notable for winning the 500cc United States Motocross Grand Prix five times within a six-year span.

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Netherlands
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Born 1947 · age 79
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