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Bjørn Dunkerbeck (born 16 July 1969) is a professional windsurfer who has won the Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) Overall World Championships a record 42 times.

Dunkerbeck is the son of a Dutch father and a Danish mother, but sailed under the Spanish flag number ESP-11, as he grew up in the volcanic archipelago of Canary Islands in Spain. He dominated the late 1980s and the entire 1990s professional scene, especially in racing, but was also a champion in wavesailing. Both he and his sister Britt have held records for the World Sailing Speed Record Council Nautical Mile. In the 2021 Lüderitz Speed Challenge in Namibia he reached a top speed of 55.97 knots.

Quick facts about Bjørn Dunkerbeck

  • Full name: Bjørn Dunkerbeck
  • Born: 1969-07-16
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q879805

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Who is Bjørn Dunkerbeck?

Bjørn Dunkerbeck (born 16 July 1969) is a professional windsurfer who has won the Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) Overall World Championships a record 42 times. Dunkerbeck is the son of a Dutch father and a Danish mother, but sailed under the Spanish flag number ESP-11, as he grew up in the volcanic archipelago of Canary Islands in Spain.

What nationality is Bjørn Dunkerbeck?

Bjørn Dunkerbeck is Spain.

When was Bjørn Dunkerbeck born?

Bjørn Dunkerbeck was born on 1969-07-16.

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