Frans Luitjes Explained

Birth Date:21 June 1944
Birth Place:Utrecht, the Netherlands
Death Date:27 October 1965 (aged 21)
Death Place:The Hague, the Netherlands
Height:1.83m (06feet)
Weight:72kg (159lb)
Sport:Athletics (sprint)
Club:De Trekvogels, Den Haag
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Franciscus Jacobus "Frans" Luitjes (21 June 1944 – 27 October 1965) was a Dutch sprinter. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 200 m events, but failed to reach the finals.

In 1964, Luitjes was selected the KNAU Athlete of the Year. He died in 1965, aged 21, as a result of neglected lymph node inflammation.