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- Birth nameAntonius Johannes Geesink
- Height6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
- Anton Geesink was born on April 6, 1934 in Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands. He was an actor, known for I grandi condottieri (1965), Rififi in Amsterdam (1962) and Zoals u wenst, mevrouw (1984). He was married to Jans. He died on August 27, 2010 in Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- SpouseJans(? - August 27, 2010) (his death, 3 children)
- The first Westerner to win the World Judo Championship in 1961 in Paris.
- Won the first Olympic gold medal in Judo at the 1964 Tokyo Games.
- Member of the International Olympic Committee from 1987 until his death.
- Professional wrestler with the All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion from 1973-1978.
- He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
- You only become a champion, if you tell yourself; 'This man is nothing for me. I grip you the way I want.
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