Ernst Veenemans
Dutch rower (1940–2017)
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Ernst Willem Veenemans (18 March 1940 – 2 October 2017)[1] was a Dutch rower who achieved his best results in the coxless pairs event alongside Steven Blaisse. Together, they won silver medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics,[2] gold medals at the 1964 European Championships, and bronze medals at the 1961 European Championships.[3]
Ernst Veenemans and Steven Blaisse at the 1964 European Championships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 18 March 1940 Haarlem, the Netherlands | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Nereus, Amsterdam | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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