Jaap Oudkerk | |
Birth Date: | 2 August 1937 |
Birth Place: | Landsmeer, Netherlands |
Death Place: | Almere, Netherlands |
Height: | 1.80 m |
Weight: | 69kg (152lb) |
Sport: | Cycling |
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Jacob "Jaap" Oudkerk (2 August 1937 – 17 February 2024) was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in the 4000 m team pursuit at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics and finished in fifth and third place, respectively.
Oudkerk was also active in motor-paced racing. After winning the world championships in the amateurs category in 1964 he turned professional and won three more world championship medals, including a gold in 1969.
Oudkerk was the husband of Marianne Heemskerk, a Dutch Olympic swimmer. Jaap Oudkerk died on 17 February 2024, at the age of 86.[1] [2]