Willy Gilbert
Encyclopedia
Willy C. M. Gilbert (September 10, 1881–June 20, 1956) was a Norwegian
sailor
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Mosk II which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class (1919 rating).
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
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 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....
. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Mosk II which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class (1919 rating).