William Berntsen
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William Berntsen was a Danish competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the 5.5 Metre class
at the 1960 Summer Olympics
in Rome
, together with Søren Hancke
and Steen Christensen
.
5.5 Metre (keelboat)
The International 5.5 Metre Class was created to yield a racing keel boat giving a sailing experience similar to that of the International 6 Metre Class, but at a lower cost....
at the 1960 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, together with Søren Hancke
Søren Hancke
Søren Hancke is a Danish competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the 5.5 Metre class at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, together with William Berntsen and Steen Christensen.-References:...
and Steen Christensen
Steen Christensen (sailor)
Steen Christensen is a Danish competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the 5.5 Metre class at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, together with William Berntsen and Søren Hancke.-References:...
.