Vinus vanBaalen, Olympian 1964, has passed away at age 70. I met him at the Huntsman Games 2 years ago and found this seemingly quiet man to be quite a gem.
I know he'd competed as recently as May, and was registered but unable to attend LCM Nat's in Omaha. His good friend, Pete Anderson, was keeping me up to date.
www.usms.org/.../02C3V
50m free 23.90 winner Paul Wilkins - YouTube
www.sports-reference.com/.../vinus-van-baalen-1.html
I'm truly shocked and saddened at this news. We often competed against each other at the Long Beach meet and had many pleasant and interesting conversations. He competed with San Diego but I believe he lived in Idaho or Montana. I will miss him.
I'm truly shocked and saddened at this news. We often competed against each other at the Long Beach meet and had many pleasant and interesting conversations. He competed with San Diego but I believe he lived in Idaho or Montana. I will miss him.
