January Kleyn

Career

He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in the 100 m event, but failed to reach the final due to an injury. He set two national records in the 4 × 200 m relay and competed in nine international matches. After retiring from competitions he worked as the sales director of a major insurance company.

In parallel, he was chairman of the technical committee of the Dutch track and field federation (1962–1972).

Achievements

• Kleyn won three national titles in the 100 m and 200 m events in 1947 and 1949. Being an officer of the Dutch Royal Airforce, he won the 100 m and 200 m events at the 1946 and 1947 Inter-Allied Athletics Championships.