Tjerk Leegstra
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 27, 1912 Surabaya, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | October 23, 1980 (aged 68) Praia do Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Field hockey |
Tjerk Hidde Leegstra (January 27, 1912 – October 23, 1980) was an American and Dutch field hockey player. He became an American citizen in June 1955 and competed in the men's tournament at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]
Leegstra was also a pilot for the Royal Netherlands Air Force before and during World War II.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tjerk Leegstra Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
- ^ Leegstra's record at the Dutch Ministry of Defence website
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- Dutch male field hockey players
- Olympic field hockey players for the United States
- Field hockey players at the 1956 Summer Olympics
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- Royal Netherlands Air Force pilots
- Dutch emigrants to the United States
- American field hockey biography stubs
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