About Guus Scheffer
Lived 1898 – 1952 (aged 54). Guus Scheffer was a Dutch weightlifter.
August "Guus" Scheffer (24 November 1898 – 1 November 1952) was a Dutch weightlifter. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics in the lightweight and middleweight categories and finished in seventh and third place, respectively.
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Who was Guus Scheffer?
Dutch weightlifter (1898–1952)
When was Guus Scheffer born?
Guus Scheffer was born on 24 January 1898 in Haarlem.
When did Guus Scheffer die?
Guus Scheffer died on 1 November 1952 in Haarlem.
What was Guus Scheffer's occupation?
Guus Scheffer was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Guus Scheffer?
Guus Scheffer was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Guus Scheffer. https://biography.guide/guus-scheffer/
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