About Henk Numan
Lived 1955 – 2018 (aged 62). Henk Numan was a Dutch judoka.
Hendrik "Henk" Numan (13 June 1955 – 26 April 2018) was a judoka from the Netherlands, who won a bronze medal in half-heavyweight division (95 kg) at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. His only loss at that tournament was against the later champion Robert Van De Walle from Belgium. However, in an interview with Dutch wrestling coach Bert Kops jr., published a few weeks later, it was revealed that Numan had committed suicide.
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Who was Henk Numan?
Dutch judoka (1955–2018)
When was Henk Numan born?
Henk Numan was born on 13 June 1955 in Amsterdam.
When did Henk Numan die?
Henk Numan died on 26 April 2018 in Landsmeer.
What was Henk Numan's occupation?
Henk Numan was a judoka.
What nationality was Henk Numan?
Henk Numan was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henk Numan. https://biography.guide/henk-numan/
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