Walter Haverhals
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter Jules•Haverhals |
| Used name | Walter•Haverhals |
| Born | 30 April 1948 in Wilrijk, Antwerpen, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Died | 14 November 2018 (aged 70 years 6 months 14 days) in Wuustwezel, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | RYCB, Antwerpen (BEL) |
| NOC |  Belgium |
Biography
Walter Haverhals was a lifelong sailor, joining Royal Yacht Club of Belgium (RYCB) as a teenager, and remaining an active member until his death. Participation as a crew member in the Soling class at the 1972 Munich Olympics was the highlight of his competitive career. But Haverhals was also active as a board member of RYCB, as an organizer (such as at the 2003 World Championships in the Cadet class) and a benefactor of youth sailing. Professionally, Haverhals was an enterpreneur, running freight shipping businesses.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Sailing | BEL |
Walter Haverhals | |||
| Three Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) | Belgium | 18 |