Anton Geesink, Dutch martial artist and wrestler (died 2010)

Anton Geesink

Dutch judoka (1934–2010)

Antonius Johannes Geesink was a Dutch 10th dan judoka. He was the first non-Japanese judoka to win gold at the World Judo Championships, a feat he accomplished in 1961 and 1965. He was also an Olympic Champion, having won gold at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Japan, and won a…