This man was a true legend in martial arts
At 27 August, the world of judo mourns about the death of judo icon Anton Geesink. The Dutch 10th Dan and IOC member was the first non-Japanese World Champion in 1961 and won the Olympic title in Tokyo in 1964. He passed away at the age of 83.
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Anton Geesink RIP
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Anton Geesink RIP
by KEND on Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:23 am
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Re: Anton Geesink RIP
by Steve Rowe on Tue Aug 29, 2017 3:34 pm
Apparently he died in 2010.
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Re: Anton Geesink RIP
by KEND on Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:35 am
Aug 27 2010--guess it was a memorial article. Jon Bluming, his arch enemy is still around and badass as ever
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