About Henk van der Wal
Lived 1886 – 1982 (aged 95). Henk van der Wal was a Dutch athletics competitor.
Hendrik "Henk" Jacob van der Wal (20 August 1886 in Rotterdam – 4 August 1982 in Rotterdam) was a Dutch athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Van der Wal lost in the preliminary heats of the 200 metres, placing third to Harold Huff and Edward Duffy. In the 400 metres, van der Wal again was eliminated in the preliminary heats following his fourth-place finish in the four-man heat. He did not finish his semifinal heat of the 800 metres.
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Who was Henk van der Wal?
Dutch athlete (1886-1982)
When was Henk van der Wal born?
Henk van der Wal was born on 20 August 1886.
When did Henk van der Wal die?
Henk van der Wal died on 4 August 1982.
What was Henk van der Wal's occupation?
Henk van der Wal was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Henk van der Wal?
Henk van der Wal was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henk van der Wal. https://biography.guide/henk-van-der-wal/
MLA: "Henk van der Wal." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henk-van-der-wal/.
Chicago: "Henk van der Wal." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henk-van-der-wal/.
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