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Bas Verwijlen
Bas Verwijlen (born 1 October 1983 in Oss) is a fencer from the Netherlands.
He started fencing when he was five years old at fencing club Zaal Verwijlen in Oss, owned by his father Roel Verwijlen, who is also the Dutch national coach. Until he was twelve years old, he fenced in two different weapons, but he has since chosen to focus on the épée. He became part of the Dutch national team and took part in the Universiade (17th in Beijing, 2001),
Emirates win by 69 runs.
- Standings (after 4 matches): , 8 points, United Arab Emirates 6, , Afghanistan 4, 2, , 0.
Days of the month October 12, 2011 (Wednesday) Fencing.
- World Championships in Catania, Italy:
- Men's épée: Paolo Pizzo Bas Verwijlen Fabian Kauter & Park Kyoung-Doo
- Women's sabre: Sofiya Velikaya Mariel Zagunis Julia Gavrilova & Olha Kharlan
- Velikaya wins her third world title.
Days of the month October 12