About Henk van der Meer
Lived 1916 – 1985 (aged 69). Henk van der Meer was a Dutch rower.
Hendrik van der Meer (12 January 1916 – 25 April 1985) was a Dutch rower who won the European title in the double scull event in 1947, together with Tom Neumeier. They also competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London in the men's double sculls where they were eliminated in the round one repêchage.
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Who was Henk van der Meer?
Dutch rower (1916-1985)
When was Henk van der Meer born?
Henk van der Meer was born on 12 January 1916 in Heerhugowaard.
When did Henk van der Meer die?
Henk van der Meer died on 25 April 1985 in Amstelveen.
What was Henk van der Meer's occupation?
Henk van der Meer was a rower.
What nationality was Henk van der Meer?
Henk van der Meer was Dutch.
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