About Henk-Jan Held
Born 1967. Henk-Jan Held is a Dutch and Italian volleyball player and beach volleyball player.
Hendrik Jan ("Henk-Jan") Held (born 12 November 1967) is a retired volleyball player from the Netherlands who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona.
After having won the Olympic silver medal with the Dutch national team in 1992, Held's finest hour came in 1996, when his team won the gold medal in Atlanta by defeating Italy in the final (3–2). Held played professional volleyball in Italy for several years.
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Who is Henk-Jan Held?
volleyball player
When was Henk-Jan Held born?
Henk-Jan Held was born on 12 November 1967 in Renswoude.
What is Henk-Jan Held's occupation?
Henk-Jan Held is a volleyball player and beach volleyball player.
What nationality is Henk-Jan Held?
Henk-Jan Held is Dutch and Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henk-Jan Held. https://biography.guide/henk-jan-held/
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