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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]

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Frans Luitjes
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Frans Luitjes in 1963
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Born21 June 1944
Utrecht, the Netherlands
Died27 October 1965 (aged 21)
The Hague, the Netherlands
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
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SportAthletics (sprint)
ClubDe Trekvogels, Den Haag
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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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