Henri Weewauters
Encyclopedia
Henri Weewauters was a Belgian
sailor
who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
and in the 1920 Summer Olympics
. In 1908 he won the silver medal in the 6 metre class with the Belgian boat Zut. Twelve years later he was a crew member of the Belgian boat Antwerpia V, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class (1919 rating).
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
and in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
. In 1908 he won the silver medal in the 6 metre class with the Belgian boat Zut. Twelve years later he was a crew member of the Belgian boat Antwerpia V, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class (1919 rating).