Erik Hartsuiker
Encyclopedia
Frederik Klaas Jan "Erik" Hartsuiker (born October 19, 1940) is a Dutch
rower
who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics
and in the 1968 Summer Olympics
.
He was born in Avereest
, Overijssel
, The Netherlands.
In 1964 he was the coxswain
of the Dutch boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed pair
s event.
Four years later he coxed the Dutch boat which finished ninth in the 1968 Summer Olympics - Men's coxed fours
competition.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
rower
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
and in the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
.
He was born in Avereest
Avereest
Avereest is a former municipality in the Dutch province of Overijssel. The largest town in the municipality was Dedemsvaart.In 2001, the area became a part of Hardenberg.-External links: Map of the former municipality, around 1868....
, Overijssel
Overijssel
Overijssel is a province of the Netherlands in the central eastern part of the country. The region has a NUTS classification of NL21. The province's name means "Lands across river IJssel". The capital city of Overijssel is Zwolle and the largest city is Enschede...
, The Netherlands.
In 1964 he was the coxswain
Coxswain (rowing)
In a crew, the coxswain is the member who sits in the stern facing the bow, steers the boat, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.- Role :The role of a coxswain within a crew is to:...
of the Dutch boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed pair
Coxed pair
A coxed pair is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for two persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a coxswain....
s event.
Four years later he coxed the Dutch boat which finished ninth in the 1968 Summer Olympics - Men's coxed fours
Coxed four
A coxed four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a cox....
competition.