Age, Biography and Wiki
Eric Verdonk (Eric Franciscus Maria Verdonk) was born on 28 May, 1959 in Taihape, New Zealand, is a New Zealand rower (1959–2020). Discover Eric Verdonk's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?
| Popular As |
Eric Franciscus Maria Verdonk |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
60 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
28 May 1959 |
| Birthday |
28 May |
| Birthplace |
Taihape, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
3 April, 2020 |
| Died Place |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous Rower with the age 60 years old group.
Eric Verdonk Height, Weight & Measurements
At 60 years old, Eric Verdonk height is 189 cm and Weight 85 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
189 cm |
| Weight |
85 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Eric Verdonk Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eric Verdonk worth at the age of 60 years old? Eric Verdonk’s income source is mostly from being a successful Rower. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Eric Verdonk's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Rower |
Eric Verdonk Social Network
Timeline
Eric Franciscus Maria Verdonk (28 May 1959 – 3 April 2020) was a New Zealand rower who won bronze medals in the single sculls events at the 1988 Summer Olympics, 1986 Commonwealth Games, and 1990 World Rowing Championships.
Verdonk began rowing at Westlake Boys High School in Forrest Hill, Auckland.
He was a member of the North Shore Rowing Club, joining the club in 1973.
In 1976, he won the Maadi Cup.
At the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Verdonk won a bronze medal in the single sculls; the race was won by Steve Redgrave.
He also came fourth in the double sculls event at the Games.
Verdonk was sixth in the single sculls at the 1987 World Rowing Championships in Copenhagen, and was fifth in the single sculls at the 1991 World Rowing Championships in Vienna.
He won seven consecutive New Zealand single skulls national championships between 1987 and 1993.
He won six New Zealand double skulls national championships, with four different partners.
At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Verdonk competed in the single sculls.
In total, he competed at five World Rowing Championships, and his best result was third, at the 1990 in Tasmania, Australia.
At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Verdonk finished fourth, and at one point in the race was 0.62 seconds behind Pole Kajetan Broniewski, who finished third.
In 1994, Verdonk won the double sculls event at the Commonwealth Championships in Ontario, Canada, and finished second in the quad scull event.
Verdonk also won a single sculls event at the Henley Royal Regatta, becoming the first New Zealander to win the event.
Another year, Verdonk came second in the single sculls event at the Henley Royal Regatta.
Following his retirement, Verdonk worked for Waitakere Sports Association, and from 2017, Verdonk was the head coach at Takapuna Grammar School Rowing Club In March 2020, the club made him a lifetime member.
Also in 2020, the New Zealand Rowing Foundation awarded Verdonk a legacy medal for his contributions to rowing in New Zealand.
Verdonk was born in Taihape, New Zealand to Dutch parents, and his native language was Dutch.
He was married and had a son and a daughter.
Verdonk died of cancer on 3 April 2020 in Auckland, at the age of 60.
