About Ko van Tongeren
Lived 1913 – 1996 (aged 82). Ko van Tongeren was a Dutch canoeist.
Jacobus "Ko" van Tongeren (August 19, 1913 – May 6, 1996) was a Dutch canoeist who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Haarlem and died in Velsen.
In 1936 he finished fourth in the K-1 10000 metre competition.
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Who was Ko van Tongeren?
Dutch canoeist
When was Ko van Tongeren born?
Ko van Tongeren was born on 19 August 1913.
When did Ko van Tongeren die?
Ko van Tongeren died on 6 May 1996.
What was Ko van Tongeren's occupation?
Ko van Tongeren was a canoeist.
What nationality was Ko van Tongeren?
Ko van Tongeren was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ko van Tongeren. https://biography.guide/ko-van-tongeren/
MLA: "Ko van Tongeren." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ko-van-tongeren/.
Chicago: "Ko van Tongeren." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ko-van-tongeren/.
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