William von Wirén ( in Suuresadama,

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– 23 November 1956 in

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) was an

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who competed in the

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. 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

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in 20 m class in 1933 and 1934 and a bronze medal in International Monotype-XV

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class in 1936.

References

* 1894 births 1956 deaths People from Hiiumaa Parish People from Kreis Wiek Estonian male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Estonia Olympic bronze medalists for Estonia Olympic medalists in sailing Medalists at the 1928 Summer Olympics Sailors at the 1928 Summer Olympics – 6 Metre Estonian emigrants to Sweden {{Estonia-yachtracing-bio-stub