About Jan Nicolaas
Lived 1912 – 2001 (aged 89). Jan Nicolaas was a Dutch boxer.
Johannes Gerardus "Jan" Nicolaas (20 October 1912 – 28 November 2001) was a Dutch boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in The Hague and died in Rijswijk.
In 1936 he was eliminated in the second round of the featherweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming silver medalist Charles Catterall of South Africa.
1936 Olympic results
Below is the record of Jan Nicolaas, a Dutch featherweight boxer who competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics:
Round of 32: defeated Sabino Islas (Mexico) on points Round of 16: lost to Charles Catterall (South Africa) on points
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Nicolaas?
Dutch boxer (1912–2001)
When was Jan Nicolaas born?
Jan Nicolaas was born on 20 October 1912.
When did Jan Nicolaas die?
Jan Nicolaas died on 28 November 2001.
What was Jan Nicolaas's occupation?
Jan Nicolaas was a boxer.
What nationality was Jan Nicolaas?
Jan Nicolaas was Dutch.
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