Erik Parlevliet facts for kids
Erik Robert Parlevliet was a famous Dutch field hockey player. He was born on June 8, 1964, and passed away on June 22, 2007. Erik played for the Netherlands national team many times, appearing in 155 international games and scoring 47 goals!
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 1988 Seoul | Team Competition |
| World Cup | ||
| Gold | 1990 Lahore | Team Competition |
Erik Parlevliet: A Hockey Star
Erik Parlevliet was born in a town called Zevenaar in Gelderland, Netherlands. He grew up to become a very important player for the Dutch national field hockey team.
Amazing Achievements in Hockey
Erik helped his team win some really big competitions.
- World Cup Champion: In 1990, Erik and his teammates won the Hockey World Cup. This was a huge victory for the Netherlands!
- Olympic Medalist: He was also part of the Dutch team that went to the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There, they played incredibly well and earned a bronze medal for their country.
- Champions Trophy: Erik also played in five Hockey Champions Trophy tournaments. These are major international competitions where the best hockey teams in the world compete.
Erik Parlevliet sadly passed away in Rosmalen when he was 43 years old. He is remembered as a talented and dedicated field hockey player who achieved great success for the Netherlands.
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