Han Heijenbrock

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilhelm Johann "Han"•Heijenbrock
Used nameHan•Heijenbrock
Born27 October 1929 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (NED)
Died26 July 2015 in Purmerend, Noord-Holland (NED)
AffiliationsNereus, Amsterdam (NED)
NOC Netherlands

Biography

Han Heijenbrock was a medical student at the University of Amsterdam, where he joined rowing club Nereus. A member of the Nereus coxed four, Heijenbrock qualified for the 1952 Olympics. The Dutch boat failed to advance from the heats and was eliminated in the repêchage. Han Heijenbrock then settled in Purmerend (north of Amsterdam), where he was a general practitioner until his retirement.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Rowing NED Han Heijenbrock
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) Netherlands 2 h3 r2/5