Jan Verheijen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohannes "Jan"•Verheijen
Used nameJan•Verheijen
Born30 November 1896 in Den Haag (The Hague), Zuid-Holland (NED)
Died29 April 1973 in Den Haag (The Hague), Zuid-Holland (NED)
Measurements79 kg
AffiliationsKDO, Den Haag (NED)
NOC Netherlands
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Jan Verheijen was one of three weightlifting brothers competing at the 1928 Olympics. Jan was the best of the three, earning the bronze medal in the Light-Heavyweight division.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Weightlifting NED Jan Verheijen
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 12
1928 Summer Olympics Weightlifting NED Jan Verheijen
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze

Olympic family relations