Jan de Rooij
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johannes "Jan"•de Rooij |
| Used name | Jan•de Rooij |
| Born | 26 January 1932 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (NED) |
| Died | 18 May 2008 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (NED) |
| Measurements | 166 cm / 54 kg |
| Affiliations | Groothuis, Amsterdam (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Jan de Rooij was a successful fighter at the national level, winning 10 Dutch titles. Internationally, he did not manage to compete with the top fighters. He qualified for two Olympics (1960 and 1964), and several European Championships, but was always eliminated in the early rounds. After his career, he trained many young fighters in his native Amsterdam.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Boxing | NED |
Jan de Rooij | |||
| Bantamweight, Men (Olympic) | =9 | |||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Boxing | NED |
Jan de Rooij | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | =17 |