Wilhelmus Bekkers

Olympic athlete

1890 – 1957

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Who was Wilhelmus Bekkers?

Wilhelmus Johannes Bekkers was a Dutch tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

He was born and died in Arnhem.

Bekkers was a swimming teacher in his birthplace, where he married Engelina Gouw in 1916. In 1920 he won the silver medal as member of the Dutch team.

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Born
Aug 21, 1890
Netherlands
Also known as
  • Wilhelmus Johannes Bekkers
Lived in
  • Arnhem
Died
Nov 13, 1957

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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