About Jan Klingers
Lived 1929 – 1994 (aged 64). Jan Klingers was a Dutch kayaker.
Jan Klingers (28 August 1929 in Zaandam – 22 April 1994 in Zaandam) was a Dutch sprint canoer who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, he finished eighth in the K-2 1000 m event and ninth in the K-2 10000 m event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Klingers?
Dutch canoeist (1929–1994)
When was Jan Klingers born?
Jan Klingers was born on 28 August 1929 in Zaanstad.
When did Jan Klingers die?
Jan Klingers died on 22 April 1994.
What was Jan Klingers's occupation?
Jan Klingers was a kayaker.
What nationality was Jan Klingers?
Jan Klingers was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Klingers. https://biography.guide/jan-klingers/
MLA: "Jan Klingers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-klingers/.
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