Anton Geesink
Dutch judoka (1934-2010) · Netherlands · On the map · Actors · Died at 76
Antonius Johannes Geesink was a Dutch 10th dan judoka. He was the first non-Japanese judoka to win gold at the World Judo Championships, a feat he accomplished in 1961 and 1965.
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He was also an Olympic Champion, having won gold at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Japan, and won a record 21 European Judo Championships during his career.
Country
Netherlands
Category
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Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2010 · aged 76
