Rintje Wijngaarden
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rintje•Wijngaarden |
| Used name | Rintje•Wijngaarden |
| Born | 12 June 1897 in Sint Jacobiparochie, Friesland (NED) |
| Died | 2 December 1993 in Heerenveen, Friesland (NED) |
| Affiliations | Kaatsclub Amsterdam, Amsterdam (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Rintje Wijngaarden, the son of a teacher, graduated in electrical engineering in 1919 before serving his time in the military. In 1920, he started his professional career with a telephone company and that same year, joined the Amsterdamse Kaatsclub. During the German occupation, an illegal telephone network was run from his house. Wijngaarden retired in 1958 and returned to his home village. In his old age, he moved to Heerenveen, where he eventually died after recovering from several accidents.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Kaatsen | NED |
Rintje Wijngaarden | |||
| Kaatsen, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | Noord-Holland | 1 |