Franciscus Jacobus "Frans" Luitjes (21 June 1944 – 27 October 1965) was a Dutch sprinter. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 200 m events, but failed to reach the finals.[1]
 Frans Luitjes in 1963 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 June 1944 Utrecht, the Netherlands |
| Died | 27 October 1965 (aged 21) The Hague, the Netherlands |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics (sprint) |
| Club | De Trekvogels, Den Haag |
In 1964, Luitjes was selected the KNAU Athlete of the Year. He died in 1965, aged 21, as a result of neglected lymph node inflammation.[2]
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- ^ "Frans Luitjes overleden", Leidsch Dagblad, 28 October 1965
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