Hermanus Brockmann
Dutch rower
About Hermanus Brockmann
Lived 1871 – 1936 (aged 64). Hermanus Brockmann was a Dutch coxswain.
Hermanus Gerardus "Herman" Brockmann (14 June 1871 in Amsterdam – 18 January 1936 in The Hague) was a Dutch coxswain who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the Dutch boats Minerva Amsterdam, which won the gold medal in the coxed pairs, the silver medal in the coxed fours and the bronze medal in the eights. He also competed in the semi-final of the coxed pairs competition. However, his 60 kg weight was seen as a considerable disadvantage and he was replaced by an unknown local boy of 33 kg. The crew went on to win the final narrowly beating the French team. Despite not racing the final Brockmann is considered a gold medalist by the IOC and is listed in their medal database.
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Who was Hermanus Brockmann?
Dutch rower (1871-1936)
When was Hermanus Brockmann born?
Hermanus Brockmann was born on 14 June 1871 in Amsterdam.
When did Hermanus Brockmann die?
Hermanus Brockmann died on 18 January 1936 in The Hague.
What was Hermanus Brockmann's occupation?
Hermanus Brockmann was a coxswain.
What nationality was Hermanus Brockmann?
Hermanus Brockmann was Dutch.
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