Hendrik Brocks
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|Hendrik Brocks, also known as Hendra Gunawan and nicknamed the Asian Tiger, (27 March 1942 – 8 March 2023) was an Indonesian cyclist. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy and won three gold medals at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Early life
Brocks was born on 27 March 1942 in Sukabumi, Jawa Barat, Japanese–occupied Dutch East Indies. Brocks was first introduced to cycling at elementary school and, after seeing his passion for the sport, his father bought him a second-hand racing bike. He won several championships in various cities with the bike. His cycling exploits earned him the nickname the "Asian Tiger".
Career
Bocks was selected to compete for Indonesia at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. He was entered in the men's individual road race and the team time trial.
The team time trial took place at the Viale Oceano Pacifico in Rome on 26 August 1960. The four Indonesian riders completed the course in a combined time of two hours 34 minutes 29.98 seconds and finished 26th overall.
The men's road race took place at the Circuito Grottarossa in Rome on 30 August 1960. Brocks did not finish the race.
Following the unsuccessful Olympics, President Sukarno of Indonesia requested that cycling become a priority for the 1962 Asian Games which were to be held in Jakarta.
At the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, Brocks won three gold medals. He was successful in the open road race, the team road race and the team time trial.
Later life and death
In 2007, Brocks was diagnosed with Glaucoma which required surgery but he was never able to fully recover his sight.
Brocks died in Sukabumi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia on 8 March 2023, at the age of 80.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 9 questions
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1.In which year did Hendrik Brocks die?
- A.2016
- B.2010
- C.2023correct
- D.2014
Hendrik Brocks died in 2023.
Source: Profile: year of death: ". Archive record: place of birth Sukabumi. Archive record: place of death Sukabumi. Archive record: occupation cyclist. Archive record: nationality Indonesian. Archi
2.How old was Hendrik Brocks when they died?
- A.80correct
- B.72
- C.69
- D.75
Hendrik Brocks was 80 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "ch 2023, at the age of 80. == External links == Sports Reference == References == Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: year of birth 1942. Archive reco
3.In which year was Hendrik Brocks born?
- A.1936
- B.1933
- C.1942correct
- D.1930
Hendrik Brocks was born in 1942.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "i, Jawa Barat, Indonesia on 8 March 2023, at the age of 80. == External links == Sports Reference == References == Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record
4.In which month did Hendrik Brocks die?
- A.Marchcorrect
- B.May
- C.June
- D.April
Hendrik Brocks died in March.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "ath 80. Archive record: place of birth Sukabumi. Archive record: place of death Sukabumi. Archive record: occupation cyclist. Archive record: nationality Indo
5.On which day of the month did Hendrik Brocks die?
- A.10
- B.7
- C.8correct
- D.9
Hendrik Brocks died on day 8 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "death 80. Archive record: place of birth Sukabumi. Archive record: place of death Sukabumi. Archive record: occupation cyclist. Archive record: nationality In
6.Where was Hendrik Brocks born?
- A.Kraków
- B.Sukabumicorrect
- C.Marseille
- D.Turin
Hendrik Brocks was born in Sukabumi.
Source: Biography: place of birth: "References == Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: year of birth 1942. Archive record: age at death 80. Archive record: place of birth Sukabumi. Ar
7.Where did Hendrik Brocks die?
- A.Sukabumicorrect
- B.Turin
- C.Marseille
- D.Kraków
Hendrik Brocks died in Sukabumi.
Source: Biography: place of death: "References == Archive record: year of death 2023. Archive record: year of birth 1942. Archive record: age at death 80. Archive record: place of birth Sukabumi. Ar
8.In which field was Hendrik Brocks known?
- A.chemist
- B.novelist
- C.cyclistcorrect
- D.architect
The biography describes Hendrik Brocks as a cyclist.
Source: Profile: occupation: "of death 2023. Archive record: year of birth 1942. Archive record: age at death 80. Archive record: place of birth Sukabumi. Archive record: place of death Sukabumi. Ar
9.What nationality was Hendrik Brocks?
- A.Australian
- B.American
- C.Argentine
- D.Indonesiancorrect
Hendrik Brocks is recorded as Indonesian.
Source: Profile: nationality: "r of birth 1942. Archive record: age at death 80. Archive record: place of birth Sukabumi. Archive record: place of death Sukabumi. Archive record: occupation cyclist.
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