Gijs van Heumen
Dutch field hockey coach
About Gijs van Heumen
Born 1952. Gijs van Heumen is a Dutch field hockey coach.
Gijs van Heumen (born 23 July 1952) is a retired field hockey coach from the Netherlands. He was in charge of the Dutch National Women's Team from 1980 to 1989, bringing it to one Olympic, two world (1983 and 1986) and two European titles (1984 and 1987); the 1980 Games were boycotted by the Netherlands, whereas in 1988 the women's team won bronze.
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Who is Gijs van Heumen?
Dutch field hockey coach
When was Gijs van Heumen born?
Gijs van Heumen was born on 23 July 1952 in 's-Hertogenbosch.
What is Gijs van Heumen's occupation?
Gijs van Heumen is a field hockey coach.
What nationality is Gijs van Heumen?
Gijs van Heumen is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gijs van Heumen. https://biography.guide/gijs-van-heumen/
MLA: "Gijs van Heumen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gijs-van-heumen/.
Chicago: "Gijs van Heumen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gijs-van-heumen/.
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