| Gerrit Wolsink | |
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Wolsink in 1979
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| Nationality | Dutch |
| Born | 1947 (age 69–70) Hengelo, Gelderland, Netherlands |
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| Years active | -1981 |
| Teams | Suzuki |
| Wins | 14 |
Gerrit Wolsink (born 1947 in Hengelo, Gelderland) is a Dutch former professional Grand Prix racer who competed in motocross Grand Prix world championships in the 1970s. He is best remembered for being a five-time winner of the 500cc United States Grand Prix of motocross.
A dentist by training, Gerrit Wolsink chose a career in motorcycle racing. He began competing on the Grand Prix motocross circuit on a Maico motorcycle as a privateer. In he was offered a spot on the Suzuki factory racing team as Roger De Coster's teammate. He finished third in the in and and second in and .