About Frans Kuyper
Lived 1900 – 1987 (aged 86). Frans Kuyper was a Dutch water polo player.
Frans Kuijper or Kuyper (6 April 1900 – 12 March 1987) was a Dutch water polo player and coach. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Kuyper became coach of the Dutch Water polo team. He coached the team at four Olympic competitions, including the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was the coach of the Dutch men's team at the 1950 European Championships, just after a rule change sped up the game, and his team used that to great effect, reaching the final and beating reigning European champion Italy 9-4.
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Who was Frans Kuyper?
Dutch water polo player
When was Frans Kuyper born?
Frans Kuyper was born on 6 April 1900 in Amsterdam.
When did Frans Kuyper die?
Frans Kuyper died on 12 March 1987.
What was Frans Kuyper's occupation?
Frans Kuyper was a water polo player.
What nationality was Frans Kuyper?
Frans Kuyper was Dutch.
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