About Leo Turksma
Lived 1905 – 1987 (aged 81). Leo Turksma was a Dutch boxer.
Levy Leopold "Leo" Turksma (25 August 1905 – 9 February 1987) was a Dutch boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Nijmegen and died in The Hague. In 1924 he was eliminated in the second round of the flyweight class after losing his fight to James McKenzie of Great Britain.
1924 Olympic results Below are the results of Leo Turksma, a Dutch flyweight boxer who competed at the 1924 Paris Olympics:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16: lost to James McKenzie (Great Britain) by a third-round knockout
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Who was Leo Turksma?
Dutch boxer (1905–1987)
When was Leo Turksma born?
Leo Turksma was born on 25 August 1905 in Nijmegen.
When did Leo Turksma die?
Leo Turksma died on 9 February 1987 in The Hague.
What was Leo Turksma's occupation?
Leo Turksma was a boxer.
What nationality was Leo Turksma?
Leo Turksma was Dutch.
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