About Edwin Benne
Born 1965. Edwin Benne is a Dutch volleyball player.
Edwin Johannes Benne (born 21 April 1965) is a retired volleyball player from the Netherlands who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. Benne was part of the Dutch national team that placed fifth at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, and won the silver medal four years later in Barcelona.
Benne received 382 caps during his international career.
Coaching
Benne started his current position of head coach of the Dutch national team in 2011, leading them to a win at the 2012 European League and qualification to the 2013 World League.
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Who is Edwin Benne?
volleyball player
When was Edwin Benne born?
Edwin Benne was born on 21 April 1965 in Amersfoort.
What is Edwin Benne's occupation?
Edwin Benne is a volleyball player.
What nationality is Edwin Benne?
Edwin Benne is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edwin Benne. https://biography.guide/edwin-benne/
MLA: "Edwin Benne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edwin-benne/.
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