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William von Wirén

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William von Wirén
Personal information
Born11 September [O.S. 29 August] 1894
Suuresadama, Kreis Wiek, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire
Died23 November 1956 (1956-11-24) (aged 62)
Stockholm, Sweden
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Estonia
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1928 Amsterdam 6 metre class

William von Wirén (11 September [O.S. 29 August] 1894 in Suuresadama, Hiiumaa – 23 November 1956 in Stockholm) 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 International Monotype-XV ice yacht class in 1936.

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