Frank Hekma
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frank Jacob•Hekma |
| Used name | Frank•Hekma |
| Born | 18 April 1911 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 23 December 1992 in Key Largo, Florida (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Frank Hekma sailed as a crew member in the 8-metre class aboard Babe at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. Hekma was the younger brother of Nicholas Hekma, who also sailed aboard Babe in 1928. Frank Hekma won the Pequot Cup from the Junior Sailing Association in 1927. He later ran the Palmer Engine Company in Cos Cob, Connecticut that built and designed ship engines.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Sailing | USA |
Frank Hekma | |||
| 8 metres, Open (Olympic) | Babe | 6 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Nicholas Hekma