About Wim van der Kroft
Lived 1916 – 2001 (aged 84). Wim van der Kroft was a Dutch kayaker.
Willem "Wim" Frederik van der Kroft (August 16, 1916 – March 21, 2001) was a Dutch canoeist who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, in the 1948 Summer Olympics, and in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Haarlem and died in Den Helder.
In 1936 he won the bronze medal in the folding K-2 1000 metre competition with his partner Nicolaas Tates.
At the London Games 1948 he finished fifth in the K-1 1000 metre event.
Four years later he finished fourth in the K-1 1000 metre competition.
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Who was Wim van der Kroft?
Canoe racer (1916-2001)
When was Wim van der Kroft born?
Wim van der Kroft was born on 16 August 1916 in Haarlem.
When did Wim van der Kroft die?
Wim van der Kroft died on 21 March 2001 in Den Helder.
What was Wim van der Kroft's occupation?
Wim van der Kroft was a kayaker.
What nationality was Wim van der Kroft?
Wim van der Kroft was Dutch.
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