Theo Saat
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Theodorus Antoon "Theo"•Saat |
| Used name | Theo•Saat |
| Born | 13 May 1928 in Arnhem, Gelderland (NED) |
| Died | 2 June 2015 in Noordwijk, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | V&L, Den Haag (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Theo Saat was the dominant Dutch sprinter in the 1950s. After winning the 100/200 double at the 1951 and 1952 Dutch Championships, he won four more titles in the 100 m (1954-7). Internationally, he won the 100 m at the 1950 Military World Championships. At the Helsinki Olympics he reached the semi-finals of the 100 m, while being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 200 m. In 1954, he reached the final of the 100 m at the European Championships, placing 6th. In the same event, he ran in the relay team that set a long-standing Dutch record (41,2). Besides his sprinting career, Saat worked in insurance, and he ran his own company in Noordwijk for many years.
Personal Bests: 100 – 10.6 (1952); 200 – 21.4 (1954).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NED |
Theo Saat | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h2 r3/4 | |||||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h1 r2/4 |