Christiaan Huijgens
Long-distance runner
About Christiaan Huijgens
Lived 1897 – 1963 (aged 65). Christiaan Huijgens was a Dutch marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Christiaan Huijgens (25 January 1897 – 11 January 1963) was a Dutch long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Christiaan Huijgens?
long-distance runner
When was Christiaan Huijgens born?
Christiaan Huijgens was born on 25 January 1897 in Utrecht.
When did Christiaan Huijgens die?
Christiaan Huijgens died on 11 January 1963 in Netherlands, Utrecht.
What was Christiaan Huijgens's occupation?
Christiaan Huijgens was a marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Christiaan Huijgens?
Christiaan Huijgens was Dutch.
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