Frans Luitjes
Dutch sprinter
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| Intro | Dutch sprinter | |
| Places | Netherlands | |
| was | Athlete | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 21 June 1944, Utrecht | |
| Death | 27 October 1965The Hague (aged 21 years) |
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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.
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.