About André Boerstra
Lived 1924 – 2016 (aged 91). André Boerstra was a Dutch field hockey player.
Andries Cornelis Dirk "André" Boerstra (11 December 1924 – 17 March 2016) was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born in Bandoeng, Dutch East Indies. In 1948 he was a member of the Dutch field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played all seven matches as forward. Four years later he won the silver medal as part of the Dutch team. He played all three matches as forward.
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Who was André Boerstra?
Dutch field hockey player (1924–2016)
When was André Boerstra born?
André Boerstra was born on 11 December 1924 in Bandung.
When did André Boerstra die?
André Boerstra died on 17 March 2016 in The Hague.
What was André Boerstra's occupation?
André Boerstra was a field hockey player.
What nationality was André Boerstra?
André Boerstra was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). André Boerstra. https://biography.guide/andre-boerstra/
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