About Jan Smeekens
Lived 1920 – 1980 (aged 59). Jan Smeekens was a Dutch weightlifter.
Jan Smeekens (13 July 1920 – 23 June 1980) was a Dutch weightlifter. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Smeekens?
Dutch weightlifter
When was Jan Smeekens born?
Jan Smeekens was born on 13 July 1920 in Ginneken en Bavel.
When did Jan Smeekens die?
Jan Smeekens died on 23 June 1980 in Breda.
What was Jan Smeekens's occupation?
Jan Smeekens was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Jan Smeekens?
Jan Smeekens was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jan Smeekens (weightlifter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Smeekens. https://biography.guide/jan-smeekens/
MLA: "Jan Smeekens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-smeekens/.
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