Willem Wakker
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Willem Wouter•Wakker |
| Used name | Willem•Wakker |
| Born | 8 December 1879 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Died | 20 November 1959 in Jersey City, New Jersey (USA) |
| Affiliations | Pro Patria, Rotterdam (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Willem Wakker was a baker by profession. He later emigrated to the U.S., where he ran a bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey. He lived in the United States until his death in Jersey City in 1959.
Personal Bests: 5 miles – 26:31.6 (1904); Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NED |
Willem Wakker | |||
| 5 miles, Men (Olympic) | AC h2 r1/2 | |||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 20 | |||||
| 3 miles, Team, Men (Olympic) | Netherlands |