Antonius Johannes Geesink (6 April 1934 – 27 August 2010) 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.
Anton Geesink
Athlete
Notable For
Dutch judoka
Anton Geesink's Historical Timeline
Anton Geesink is born
Anton Geesink, Dutch athlete, known for dutch judoka, was born on 1934-04-06. Antonius Johannes Geesink (6 April 1934 – 27 August 2010) was a Dutch 10th dan judoka.
Dutchman Anton Geesink becomes the first non-Japanese judo world champion
Dutchman Anton Geesink becomes the first non-Japanese judo world champion
Associated Historical Events
birth
Anton Geesink is born
Anton Geesink, Dutch athlete, known for dutch judoka, was born on 1934-04-06. Antonius Johannes Geesink (6 April 1934 – 27 August 2010) was a Dutch 10th dan judoka.
Dutchman Anton Geesink becomes the first non-Japanese judo world champion
Dutchman Anton Geesink becomes the first non-Japanese judo world champion
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Anton Geesink born?
- Anton Geesink was born on 1934-04-06 (Dutch).
- What is Anton Geesink known for?
- Dutch judoka
- What historical events involved Anton Geesink?
- Anton Geesink was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Anton Geesink is born, Dutchman Anton Geesink becomes the first non-Japanese judo world champion.
- When did Anton Geesink die?
- Anton Geesink died on 2010-01-01.