Jaap Oudkerk Explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jaap Oudkerk overleden . Stuyfssportverhalen . 29 February 2024 . 29 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Obituary card Jaap Oudkerk . nl-NL.