Jan Posthuma | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Jan Marcus Posthuma | ||
Nationality | Dutch | ||
Born | Dokkum, Friesland, Netherlands | 11 June 1963||
Height | 209 cm (6 ft 10 in) | ||
Volleyball information | |||
Position | Middle blocker | ||
Number | 6 (1988) 13 (1992) 10 (1996) | ||
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Posthuma is a Dutch surname that may refer to:
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