Cornelis den Held

Who was Cornelis den Held?

Cornelis Johannes den Held was a Dutch athlete, who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He was born and died in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland.

In the 200 metres, Den Held took fourth place in his first round heat and did not advance to the semifinals. He also competed in the 400 metres, placing second in his two-man preliminary heat to not advance in that event either.