Joop Vermeulen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johannes Adrianus "Joop"•Vermeulen |
| Used name | Joop•Vermeulen |
| Born | 21 October 1907 in Zwammerdam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Died | 10 November 1984 (aged 77 years 20 days) in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Affiliations | DOS, Rotterdam (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Dutch track and field athlete Joop Vermeulen represented DOS in Rotterdam where he competed in long-distance running events. In 1928 Vermeulen was one of the six Dutch athletes who were selected to run in the marathon at the Amsterdam Olympics. His race was disappointing, however, with him finishing 54th, almost 45 minutes behind the winning time.
Personal Best: Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NED |
Joop Vermeulen | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 54 |