Abe Geldenhuys
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Abraham Johannes "Abe"•Geldenhuys |
| Used name | Abe•Geldenhuys |
| Born | 20 November 1932 in Kuruman, Northern Cape (RSA) |
| Died | 17 September 1998 in Cape Town, Western Cape (RSA) |
| Measurements | 167 cm / 61 kg |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Abe Geldenhuys had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Featherweight (-62.0 kg), Freestyle, 1st in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Featherweight (-62.0 kg), Freestyle.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | RSA |
Abe Geldenhuys | |||
| Featherweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | RSA |
Abe Geldenhuys | |||
| Featherweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (2–0–0 1954 Vancouver WRE gold: freestyle featherweight -62 kg; 1958 Cardiff WRE gold: freestyle featherweight -62 kg)