Evert Koops Explained

Evert Koops
Fullname:Evert Koops
Nickname:Eddy
Nationality:Dutch
Birth Date:2 January 1885
Birth Place:Arnhem, Netherlands
Death Place:Arnhem, Netherlands
Country:Netherlands
Sport:Athletics
Event:100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metre hurdles, standing long jump, medley relay
Olympics:1908 Summer Olympics

Evert "Eddy" Koops (2 January 1885 – 10 November 1938) was a Dutch athlete. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He was born and died in Arnhem.[1]

In the 100 metres, Koops placed fourth of four in his first round heat, eliminating him from the competition. The next day, he did the same in his preliminary heat of the Men's 200 metres. He was eliminated in the semi-finals in the 400 metre hurdles competition. He also participated in the standing long jump event, but his result is unknown.

He was also a member of the Dutch relay team, which was eliminated in the first round of the medley contest.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Evert Koops . Olympedia . 4 March 2021.