Hendrik Timmer (tennis)
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Tennis | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 1924 Paris | Mixed doubles | |
Hendrik ("Henk") Timmer (February 8, 1904 – November 13, 1998) was a male athlete player from the Netherlands. At the 1924 Paris Olympics he won a bronze medal in the tennis' mixed doubles event, partnering Kea Bouman.
Born in Utrecht, Timmer wasn't only a good tennis player, he also won golf tournaments, became Dutch squash champion, played badminton and hockey. He died aged 94 in Bilthoven, four days before his former doubles partner Kea Bouman.
[edit] External links
- (Dutch) Henk Timmer Circuit
- (Dutch) Dutch Olympic Committee
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