Stephen Van Huizen

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Stephen Van Huizen
Personal information
NationalityMalaysian
Born (1958-09-01) 1 September 1958 (age 64)
Relatives Lawrence Van Huizen (father), Peter van Huizen (uncle)
Sport
Sport Field hockey
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1982 New Delhi Team

Stephen Van Huizen (born 1 September 1958) is a Malaysian field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1984 Summer Olympics. [1] He is the son of Lawrence Van Huizen and the nephew of Peter van Huizen, both too known for their role in Malaysian field hockey. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stephen Van Huizen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  2. "M'sian hockey legend Lawrence Van Huizen dies at 89". The Star . Malaysia. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  3. S. Ramaguru (13 September 2011). "Malaysia loses two of its most illustrious athletes". The Star . Malaysia. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013.