Roelof Klein

Rower and engineer with Olympic medals

Roelof Klein - Rower and engineer with Olympic medals
Born

June 7th, 1877
147 years ago

Died

1960
65 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Born in the Netherlands, later moved to the United States. Competed in rowing and achieved notable success. Participated in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, winning a silver medal in the men's coxed fours event. Contributed to the field of engineering, balancing sports and professional pursuits throughout the career.

Won a silver medal at the 1900 Olympics

Competed in men's coxed fours

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