About Kees Broekman
Lived 1927 – 1992 (aged 65). Kees Broekman was a Dutch speed skater and skating coach.
Cornelis "Kees" Broekman (2 July 1927 – 8 November 1992) was a Dutch speed skater.
At the 1952 Olympics in Oslo Broekman was silver medalist on both the 5000 meter and the 10000 meter, the first ever Winter Olympic medals for the Netherlands. He won a silver medal at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men 1949, and became European champion 1953.
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Who was Kees Broekman?
Dutch speed skater and speed skating coach (1927-1992)
When was Kees Broekman born?
Kees Broekman was born on 2 July 1927 in De Lier.
When did Kees Broekman die?
Kees Broekman died on 8 November 1992 in Berlin.
What was Kees Broekman's occupation?
Kees Broekman was a speed skater and skating coach.
What nationality was Kees Broekman?
Kees Broekman was Dutch.
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