Henk Kamerbeek

Henk Kamerbeek
Personal information
Born 13 September 1893
Zeist, the Netherlands
Died 30 November 1954 (aged 61)
Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Sport
Sport Athletics
Club PSV, Eindhoven

Hendrik "Henk" Kamerbeek (13 September 1893 – 30 November 1954) was a Dutch hammer thrower. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics with the best result of 10th place in 1928.[1] After retiring from competitions, he was chairman of the athletics section of the Philips Sports Club (PSV). His son Eef, also an Olympic athlete, later succeeded him in this function.[1][2] Henk Kamerbeek died one week after a tragic accident at work.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Henk Kamerbeek. sports-reference.com
  2. Atleet Eef Kamerbeek overleden. deondernemer.nl. 26 August 2008
  3. Henk Kamerbeek overleden, Athletiekwereld nr. 19: KNAU (1954)
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