About Jan Verheijen
Lived 1896 – 1973 (aged 76). Jan Verheijen was a Dutch weightlifter.
Johannes "Jan" Verheijen (30 November 1896 – 29 April 1973) was a Dutch weightlifter who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in The Hague.
In 1924 he finished twelfth in the light-heavyweight class. Four years later he won the bronze medal in the light-heavyweight class of the 1928 Games. Jan was the brother of Hendrik and Minus Verheijen. All three brothers competed in weightlifting at the 1928 Summer Olympics, where Jan was the only one of the three to pick up a medal.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jan Verheijen's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jan Verheijen's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Verheijen?
Dutch weightlifter (1896–1973)
When was Jan Verheijen born?
Jan Verheijen was born on 30 November 1896 in The Hague.
When did Jan Verheijen die?
Jan Verheijen died on 29 April 1973 in The Hague.
What was Jan Verheijen's occupation?
Jan Verheijen was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Jan Verheijen?
Jan Verheijen was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Verheijen. https://biography.guide/jan-verheijen/
MLA: "Jan Verheijen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-verheijen/.
Chicago: "Jan Verheijen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-verheijen/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC