About Jaap Meijer
Lived 1905 – 1943 (aged 38). Jaap Meijer was a Dutch track cyclist and sport cyclist.
Jacob "Jaap" Meijer (20 April 1905 in Amsterdam – 2 December 1943 in Meer, Belgium) was a track cyclist from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. There he won the silver medal in the Men's 1.000m Sprint (Scratch).
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Who was Jaap Meijer?
Dutch racing cyclist
When was Jaap Meijer born?
Jaap Meijer was born on 20 April 1905 in Amsterdam.
When did Jaap Meijer die?
Jaap Meijer died on 2 December 1943 in Hoogstraten.
What was Jaap Meijer's occupation?
Jaap Meijer was a track cyclist and sport cyclist.
What nationality was Jaap Meijer?
Jaap Meijer was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jaap Meijer. https://biography.guide/jaap-meijer/
MLA: "Jaap Meijer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jaap-meijer/.
Chicago: "Jaap Meijer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jaap-meijer/.
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