About Teun Beijnen
Lived 1899 – 1949 (aged 50). Teun Beijnen was a Dutch rower, racing driver, resistance fighter and racing automobile driver.
Anthoni "Teun" Christiaan Beijnen (13 June 1899 – 13 July 1949) was a Dutch rower who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Beijnen was born in 1899 in Ophemert, Gelderland. In 1924 he won the gold medal with his partner Willy Rösingh in the coxless pair event. Four years later he was part of the Dutch boat which was eliminated in the second round of the men's eight competition.
Beijnen was a car enthusiast and twice raced in the Monte Carlo Rally.
Beijnen, who had been a heavy smoker, died in 1949 in Beusichem of heart failure aged 50.
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Who was Teun Beijnen?
Dutch rower (1899-1949)
When was Teun Beijnen born?
Teun Beijnen was born on 13 June 1899 in Neerijnen.
When did Teun Beijnen die?
Teun Beijnen died on 13 July 1949 in Buren.
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Teun Beijnen was a rower, racing driver, resistance fighter and racing automobile driver.
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Teun Beijnen was Dutch.
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