Gerardus van der Wel
Dutch athlete
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Gerardus van der Wel (5 January 1895 – 31 May 1945) was a Dutch long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed[why?] in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during World War II.[2]
NationalityDutch
Born5 January 1895
The Hague, Netherlands
Died31 May 1945 (aged 50)
Bergen-Belsen, Germany
SportLong-distance running
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Born | 5 January 1895 The Hague, Netherlands |
| Died | 31 May 1945 (aged 50) Bergen-Belsen, Germany |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | 5000 metres |
