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Okkie van Greunen

1933 – 1987

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About Okkie van Greunen

Lived 1933 – 1987 (aged 53). Okkie van Greunen was a South African modern pentathlete and pentathlete.

Okkie van Greunen (28 November 1933 – 17 May 1987) was a South African modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

28 November 1933, Douglas

Birth century

20th century

Died

17 May 1987, Pretoria

Occupation

Modern pentathlete, pentathlete

Nationality

South Africa

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Okkie van Greunen?

modern pentathlete (1933–1987)

When was Okkie van Greunen born?

Okkie van Greunen was born on 28 November 1933 in Douglas.

When did Okkie van Greunen die?

Okkie van Greunen died on 17 May 1987 in Pretoria.

What was Okkie van Greunen's occupation?

Okkie van Greunen was a modern pentathlete and pentathlete.

What nationality was Okkie van Greunen?

Okkie van Greunen was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Okkie van Greunen

· Wikidata: Q7082068

· DBpedia: Okkie van Greunen

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