Pieter Roelofsen

Pieter Anthonie Roelofsen (20 July 1908 – 26 December 1966) was a Dutch rower. He competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in the coxless pairs, together with Godfried Roëll, and finished fourth, 0.2 seconds behind the third place.[1][2] Roëll and Roelofsen won the European title in 1931.[3]

Pieter Roelofsen
Pieter Roelofsen in 1932
Personal information
Born20 July 1908
Bandung, Dutch East Indies
Died26 December 1966 (aged 58)
Dobbiaco, Italy
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubTriton, Utrecht
Medal record
Representing the  Netherlands
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1931 Paris Coxless pair

References

  1. Godfried, Jonkheer Roëll. sports-reference.com
  2. Rowing at the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Games: Men's Coxless Pairs. sports-reference.com
  3. Rudern – Europameisterschaften (Herren) Zweier ohne Steuermann. sport-komplett.de


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