About Rein de Waal
Lived 1904 – 1985 (aged 80). Rein de Waal was a Dutch field hockey player.
Reindert "Rein" Berend Jan de Waal (24 November 1904, Amsterdam – 31 May 1985, Amsterdam) was a Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 he was a member of the Dutch field hockey team, which won the silver medal. He played all four matches as back.
Eight years later he won the bronze medal with the Dutch team. He played all five matchers as back.
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Who was Rein de Waal?
field hockey player (1904–1985)
When was Rein de Waal born?
Rein de Waal was born on 24 November 1904 in Amsterdam.
When did Rein de Waal die?
Rein de Waal died on 31 May 1985 in Amsterdam.
What was Rein de Waal's occupation?
Rein de Waal was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Rein de Waal?
Rein de Waal was Dutch.
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