About Wim Effern
Lived 1907 – 1990 (aged 83). Wim Effern was a Dutch athletics competitor.
Wilhelm Fredrik Effern (21 January 1907 – 28 May 1990) was a Dutch middle-distance runner. He competed for the Netherlands in the men's 1500 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wim Effern?
Dutch sportsperson and athletics competitor (1907–1990)
When was Wim Effern born?
Wim Effern was born on 21 January 1907 in Vlaardingen.
When did Wim Effern die?
Wim Effern died on 28 May 1990 in IJmuiden.
What was Wim Effern's occupation?
Wim Effern was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Wim Effern?
Wim Effern was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wim Effern. https://biography.guide/wim-effern/
MLA: "Wim Effern." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wim-effern/.
Chicago: "Wim Effern." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wim-effern/.
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