About Cornelis den Held
Lived 1883 – 1962 (aged 79). Cornelis den Held was a Dutch athletics competitor.
Cornelis Johannes den Held (born 19 July 1883 in Rotterdam, died 12 September 1962 in Rotterdam) was a Dutch athlete, who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He was born and died in Rotterdam, South Holland.
In the 200 metres, Den Held took fourth place in his first round heat and did not advance to the semifinals. He also competed in the 400 metres, placing second in his two-man preliminary heat to not advance in that event either.
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Who was Cornelis den Held?
Dutch athlete (1883–1962)
When was Cornelis den Held born?
Cornelis den Held was born on 19 July 1883.
When did Cornelis den Held die?
Cornelis den Held died on 12 September 1962.
What was Cornelis den Held's occupation?
Cornelis den Held was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Cornelis den Held?
Cornelis den Held was Dutch.
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