About Jan Posthuma
Born 1963. Jan Posthuma is a Dutch volleyball player and beach volleyball player.
Jan Marcus Posthuma (born 11 June 1963) is a retired volleyball player from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 in Seoul.
After having won the silver medal with the Dutch national team in 1992, Posthuma's team won the gold medal in Atlanta (1996) by defeating Italy in the final (3–2).
Individual awards 1992 FIVB World League "Best Digger"
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Who is Jan Posthuma?
Dutch volleyball player
When was Jan Posthuma born?
Jan Posthuma was born on 11 June 1963 in Dokkum.
What is Jan Posthuma's occupation?
Jan Posthuma is a volleyball player and beach volleyball player.
What nationality is Jan Posthuma?
Jan Posthuma is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Posthuma. https://biography.guide/jan-posthuma/
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