Barend Bonneveld was a Dutch heavyweight wrestler. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics and the 1920 Summer Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling.
Barend Bonneveld at the 1912 Olympics
Greco-Roman, Graeco-Roman, or classic wrestling is a style of wrestling that is practiced worldwide. Greco-Roman wrestling was included in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been part of e
A Greco-Roman wrestling match at the 2004 U.S. National Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas
Even on the mat, a Greco-Roman wrestler must still find ways to turn his opponent's shoulders to the mat for a fall without using the legs.
Greco-Roman wrestling gold medal match taking place during the 2012 Summer Olympics
Throws of grand amplitude, such as is seen here, can win entire periods, though bearing an extremely high risk of multiple injuries to both athletes. They require an all-out exertion of body strength and flexibility with inch-wise accuracy to execute safely, and a great deal of athleticism to get away unharmed.