Michel Jules Lodewijk Knuysen (25 October 1929 – 6 May 2013) was a Belgian rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was born in Wijnegem. In 1952 he won the silver medal with his partner Bob Baetens in the coxless pairs event. Four years later he was eliminated with his partner Bob Baetens in the repêchage of the coxless pair competition.

Michel Knuysen
Personal information
Birth nameMichel Jules Lodewijk Knuysen
Born25 October 1929
Wijnegem
Died6 May 2013(2013-05-06) (aged 83)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Belgium
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1952 Helsinki Coxless pair
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1951 Mâcon Coxless pair
Silver medal – second place 1953 Copenhagen Coxless pair
Silver medal – second place 1955 Ghent Coxless pair
Bronze medal – third place 1956 Bled Coxless pair
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