Leo Klein Gebbink

Leo Klein Gebbink (born 9 January 1968 in Zelhem, Gelderland) is a former field hockey midfield player from The Netherlands, who represented his native country in two consecutive Summer Olympics (1992 and 1996).[1]

Leo Klein Gebbink
Personal information
Born (1968-01-09) 9 January 1968
Zelhem, Netherlands
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career
Years Team
DHC
TMHC Tilburg
Kampong
MHC Vianen
Bommelerwaard
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1998 Netherlands 143
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing the  Netherlands
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1996 AtlantaTeam
World Cup
Gold medal – first place1998 UtrechtTeam
Silver medal – second place1994 SydneyTeam
Champions Trophy
Bronze medal – third place1993 Kuala LumpurTeam

At his last appearance in Atlanta, Georgia, the midfielder won the gold medal with the Dutch national team. A former player of Kampong, he is married to the Dutch former field hockey international Jeannette Lewin. He earned a total number of 143 caps, scoring eight goals for the Netherlands during the 1990s.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Leo Klein Gebbink Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2019.


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