In 1924 he won the gold medal with his partner Willy Rösingh in the coxless pair event.

Four years later he was part of the Dutch boat which was eliminated in the second round of the men's eight competition.

[2] Beijnen was a car enthusiast and twice raced in the Monte Carlo Rally.

[2] Beijnen, who had been a heavy smoker, died in 1949 in Beusichem of heart failure aged 50.

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