Manie van Zyl

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameHermanus Johannes Pienaar "Manie"•van Zyl
Used nameManie•van Zyl
Born21 January 1929 in Modimolle, Limpopo (RSA)
Died5 August 2012 in Vaalwater, Limpopo (RSA)
Measurements177 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) AC
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