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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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Eric Verdonk Height, Weight & Measurements

At 60 years old, Eric Verdonk height is 189 cm and Weight 85 kg.

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Height 189 cm
Weight 85 kg
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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.

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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
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1959

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.

1973

He was a member of the North Shore Rowing Club, joining the club in 1973.

1976

In 1976, he won the Maadi Cup.

1986

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.

1987

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.

1988

At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Verdonk competed in the single sculls.

He won his heat, came third in his semi-final, and finished third in the final behind Thomas Lange and Peter-Michael Kolbe.

1990

In total, he competed at five World Rowing Championships, and his best result was third, at the 1990 in Tasmania, Australia.

1992

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.

1994

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.

2017

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.

2020

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.