Henk Kamerbeek
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Born13 September 1893
Zeist, the Netherlands
Died30 November 1954 (aged 61)
Eindhoven, the Netherlands
SportAthletics
ClubPSV, Eindhoven
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 September 1893 Zeist, the Netherlands |
| Died | 30 November 1954 (aged 61) Eindhoven, the Netherlands |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Club | PSV, Eindhoven |
Hendrik "Henk" Kamerbeek (13 September 1893 – 30 November 1954) was a Dutch hammer thrower.[1] He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics with the best result of 10th place in 1928.[2] After retiring from competitions, he was chairman of the athletics section of the Philips Sports Club (PSV). His son Eef, also an Olympic athlete, later succeeded him in this function.[2][3] Henk Kamerbeek died one week after a tragic accident at work.[4]
