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Dutch modern pentathlete
In this Dutch name, the: surname is: van Geen, not Geen.
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1903-12-07)7 December 1903 The Hague, Netherlands |
Died | 27 February 1942(1942-02-27) (aged 38) Java Sea |
Sport | |
Sport | Modern pentathlon |
Alexander van Geen (7 December 1903 – 27 February 1942) was a Dutch modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics. During World War II he served in the Royal Netherlands Navy, and was killed during the Battle of the Java Sea.
References※
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alexander van Geen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Olympians Who Were Killed. Or Missing in Action/Died as a Result of War". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
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