Netherlands at the 1952 Summer Olympics

Athletes from the Netherlands took part in the 1952 Summer Olympics, which were held in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. This was a big event where countries from all over the world came together to compete in many different sports. The Olympics is famous for bringing athletes together to see who can perform the best in events like running, swimming, and gymnastics.

Many talented athletes from the Netherlands joined the competition, hoping to win medals and make their country proud. The Games were an important moment for these athletes to show their skills and determination. Being part of the Olympics is a special honor for any athlete, and it allows countries to celebrate their sports traditions together.

Medalists

Silver

Athletes from the Netherlands won silver medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.

Bertha Brouwer won silver in Athletics for the Women's 200 metres. A team of eleven players won silver in Field Hockey for the Men's Team Competition. Hannie Termeulen won silver in Swimming for the Women's 100m Freestyle, and Geertje Wielema won silver in Swimming for the Women's 100m Backstroke. Finally, a team of four swimmers won silver in the Women's 4 × 100 m Freestyle Relay.

Results by event

Boxing

Dutch boxers competed in several weight classes. In the Men's Flyweight, Hein van der Zee lost in the first round. Piet van Klaveren won his first match but lost in the second. Moos Linneman won two matches before losing in the quarterfinals. Leen Jansen had a bye in the first round, won his second match, but lost in the quarterfinals. Toon Pastor won his first match but lost in the second round.

Cycling

Road Competition

Dutch cyclists took part in the Men's Individual Road Race. Arend van 't Hoft finished 10th, Jan Plantaz was 22nd, Adrie Voorting came in 49th, and Jules Maenen did not finish.

Track Competition

Johan Hijzelendoorn placed 8th in the Men's 1.000m Time Trial and 9th in the Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race. The team of Adrie Voorting, Daan de Groot, Jan Plantaz, and Jules Maenen was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Men's 4.000m Team Pursuit.

Diving

Main article: Diving at the 1952 Summer Olympics

Women

Rowing

Main article: Rowing at the 1952 Summer Olympics

The Netherlands had 12 male rowers in four out of seven rowing events. They competed in Men's single sculls, Men's coxless pair, Men's coxless four, and Men's coxed four.

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 1952 Summer Olympics

Men

Ranks given are within the heat.

Women

Ranks given are within the heat.

Water Polo

Men's Team Competition

The Dutch water polo team defeated the Soviet Union, Argentina, Sweden, and Yugoslavia in early rounds. After a replayed match, they tied with Hungary and defeated the Soviet Union again. They then defeated Belgium and Spain, finishing in fifth place. The team included Gerrit Bijlsma, Cor Braasem, Joop Cabout, Ruud van Feggelen, Max van Gelder, Nijs Korevaar, and Frits Smol.