Jan Hettema
South African cyclist and rally driver
About Jan Hettema
Lived 1933 – 2016 (aged 82). Jan Hettema was a South African sport cyclist and racing automobile driver.
Jan Hettema (27 October 1933 – 29 June 2016) was a South African cyclist. He competed in three events at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was also a successful rally driver and won the South African National Rally Championship five times. He was killed during an armed robbery at his smallholding in Tweedrag near Boschkop, Pretoria on 29 June 2016.
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Who was Jan Hettema?
South African cyclist and rally driver
When was Jan Hettema born?
Jan Hettema was born on 27 October 1933 in Leeuwarden.
When did Jan Hettema die?
Jan Hettema died on 29 June 2016 in Pretoria.
What was Jan Hettema's occupation?
Jan Hettema was a sport cyclist and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Jan Hettema?
Jan Hettema was South African.
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