Benjamin de Roo facts for kids
Benjamin Hielke de Roo (born February 11, 1940 – died May 17, 2016) was a talented gymnast who was born in the Netherlands and later became an Australian citizen. He was known for representing Australia in the Summer Olympics.
Benjamin de Roo: An Olympic Gymnast
Benjamin de Roo was born in a city called Enschede in the Netherlands. When he was 17 years old, in 1957, his family moved to Australia. This was a big change for him! A few years later, in 1960, he officially became an Australian citizen. This meant he could represent his new country in sports.
His Olympic Journey
Benjamin de Roo was a very dedicated gymnast. His hard work paid off when he was chosen to compete for Australia in two different Summer Olympics! He participated in the 1960 Summer Olympics and again in the 1964 Summer Olympics. Competing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete.
Benjamin de Roo passed away on May 17, 2016, in a hospital in Katoomba, New South Wales. He was 76 years old.
