Anton Geesink

Dutch judoka (1934-2010)

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Lived 1934–2010, aged 76Netherlands
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    1934–2010
    Aged 76
  • Known for
    Rififi in Amsterdam
    1962
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Updated 2026-06-19

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. 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.

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  • Silver Olympic Order
  • Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
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