Wilhelmus Bekkers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Wilhelmus Bekkers

Dutch tug of war competitor

Date of Birth: 21-Aug-1890

Place of Birth: Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Date of Death: 13-Nov-1957

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Wilhelmus Johannes Bekkers (August 21, 1890 – November 13, 1957) was a Dutch tug of war competitor, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Arnhem.
Bekkers was a swimming teacher in his birthplace, where he married Engelina Gouw in 1916.
In 1920 he won the silver medal as member of the Dutch team.