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Gerard Wybo Veldman (born 21 October 1946), known asWybo Veldman, is a former New Zealandrower. Born inPadang, Indonesia, ofDutch parents, he won an Olympic gold medal at the1972 Summer Olympics inMunich. He teamed withDick Joyce,Tony Hurt,John Hunter,Lindsay Wilson,Joe Earl,Trevor Coker andGary Robertson andSimon Dickie (cox) to win the gold medal in the eights. Veldman had previously been in the crew of the eight that finished fourth at the1968 Summer Olympics inMexico City. Veldman won a then record 21 New Zealand national rowing titles.
Veldman was later a farmer inOhakune.[1]
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