About Bouke Benenga
Lived 1888 – 1968 (aged 79). Bouke Benenga was a Dutch swimmer and water polo player.
Bouke Benenga (27 March 1888 – 4 January 1968) was a Dutch freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
He participated in the 100 metre freestyle competition, but he was eliminated in the first round.
Also he was part of the Dutch water polo team, which finished fourth in the 1908 tournament.
He is the younger brother of Lamme Benenga.
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Who was Bouke Benenga?
Dutch swimmer (1888–1968)
When was Bouke Benenga born?
Bouke Benenga was born on 27 March 1888 in Rotterdam.
When did Bouke Benenga die?
Bouke Benenga died on 4 January 1968 in Rotterdam.
What was Bouke Benenga's occupation?
Bouke Benenga was a swimmer and water polo player.
What nationality was Bouke Benenga?
Bouke Benenga was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bouke Benenga. https://biography.guide/bouke-benenga/
MLA: "Bouke Benenga." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bouke-benenga/.
Chicago: "Bouke Benenga." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bouke-benenga/.
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