Manie van Zyl
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hermanus Johannes Pienaar "Manie"•van Zyl |
| Used name | Manie•van Zyl |
| Born | 21 January 1929 in Modimolle, Limpopo (RSA) |
| Died | 5 August 2012 in Vaalwater, Limpopo (RSA) |
| Measurements | 177 cm / 86 kg |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Hermanus van Zyl had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Middleweight (-82 kg), Freestyle, 1st in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Middleweight (-82 kg), Freestyle.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | RSA |
Manie van Zyl | |||
| Middleweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | RSA |
Manie van Zyl | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 6 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | RSA |
Manie van Zyl |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (2–0–0 1954 Vancouver WRE gold: freestyle middleweight -79 kg; 1958 Cardiff WRE gold: freestyle middleweight -79 kg)