Jurjaan Koolen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJurjaan Christiaan•Koolen
Used nameJurjaan•Koolen
Born20 September 1938 in Monnickendam, Noord-Holland (NED)
Died23 June 2020 (aged 81 years 9 months 3 days)
Measurements186 cm / 76 kg
AffiliationsDES, Voorburg (NED)
NOC Netherlands

Biography

Jurjaan Koolen was a Dutch volleyball player who competed during the 1960s and 1970s. Koolen had a successful domestic career, winning several league and cup titles. He played in 138 matches with the national team, including nine games at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. After his playing career Koolen worked as the assistant coach for the Dutch team as well as a gymnastics teacher.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) NED Jurjaan Koolen
Volleyball, Men (Olympic) Netherlands 8