Wim Vriend

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWillem Jan Frederik "Wim"•Vriend
Used nameWim•Vriend
Born9 November 1941 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (NED)
Died30 September 2021 (aged 79 years 10 months 21 days) in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (NED)
Measurements176 cm / 72 kg
AffiliationsHet Y, Amsterdam (NED)
NOC Netherlands

Biography

Wim Vriend was a Dutch water polo player who represented the Het Y swimming club in Amsterdam. Vriend was part of the Dutch squad that finished eighth at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, with him playing in seven matches and scoring four goals. His brother Harry was also part of the Dutch team for the Tokyo Games.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) NED Wim Vriend
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) Netherlands 8

Olympic family relations