Athletes and Sports Stars Born in 1962

Birthdays 1 - 200 of 307

Jan 18 David O'Connor, American equestrian (Olympic gold individual eventing 2000; silver team eventing 1996, bronze 2000), born in Washington, D.C.
Jan 18 Dito, Portuguese soccer defender (17 caps; Braga, Benfica, Vitória Setúbal) and manager (Portimonense, Moreirense), born in Barcelos, Portugal (d. 2020)
Jan 19 Chris Sabo, American baseball 3rd baseman (3-time MLB All Star), born in Detroit, Michigan
Jan 19 Hans Daams, Dutch cyclist, born in Valkenswaard, Netherlands
Jan 25 Bruno Martini, French soccer goalkeeper (31 caps; Auxerre, Nancy, Montpellier), born in Challuy, France (d. 2020)
Jan 25 Chris Chelios, American Hockey HOF defenseman (Stanley Cup 1986 Montreal Canadiens, 2002, 08 Detroit Red Wings; James Norris Trophy 1989, 93, 96; IIHF HOF), born in Chicago, Illinois
Jan 26 Oscar Ruggeri, Argentine soccer defender (97 caps; Boca Juniors, River Plate, Real Madrid, San Lorenzo) and manager (San Lorenzo, Guadalajara, Independiente, Elche), born in Rosario, Argentina
Jan 26 Tim May, Australian cricket spin bowler (24 Tests, 75 wickets, BB 5/9; South Australia CA), born in Adelaide, Australia
Jan 27 James F Doehring, shot putter (Olympic silver 1992), born in Santa Barbara, California
Jan 27 Neno, Portuguese soccer goalkeeper (9 caps; Vitória de Guimarães, Benfica), born in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde (d. 2021)
Jan 28 Michael Cage, American basketball forward (NBA rebounding leader 1988 LA Clippers) and broadcaster (analyst Oklahoma City Thunder), born in West Memphis, Arkansas
Feb 1 José Luis Cuciuffo, Argentinian soccer defender (21 caps; Vélez Sársfield, Boca Juniors, Nîmes Olympique), born in Córdoba, Argentina (d. 2004)
Feb 1 Manuel Amoros, French soccer defender (82 caps; Monaco, Marseille), born in Nîmes, France
Feb 2 Andy Fordham, English darts player (BDO World Champion 2004), born in Bristol, England (d. 2021)
Feb 4 Dan Plesac, American MLB pitcher (Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Gary, Indiana

Feb 7 Alan Sippy, cricketer (dashing Bombay lefty batsman of 1980's)
Feb 10 Bobby Czyz, American boxer, born in Orange, New Jersey
Feb 11 Eric Vanderaerden, Belgian cyclist, born in Herk-de-Stad, Belgium
Feb 12 Jimmy Kirkwood, Irish-born field hockey player, born in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Feb 13 Jackie Silva, Brazilian volleyballer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Feb 17 Tony Blain, New Zealand cricket wicket-keeper (11 Tests, 21 dismissals, 2 x 50s; Central Districts CA, Canterbury CA), born in Nelson, New Zealand
Feb 18 Gary Reasons, American NFL linebacker (NY Giants), born in Crowley, Texas
Feb 18 Simon Fletcher, American NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos), born in Bay City, Texas
Feb 19 Alvaro Espinoza, Venezuelan baseball shortstop (NY Yanks, NY Mets)

Hana Mandlikova (62 years old)

Feb 19 Czech tennis player (4 Grand Slam titles), born in Prague, Czech Republic

Feb 20 Adam Schreiber, NFL center/guard (Atlanta Falcons, NY Giants)
Feb 22 Les Wallace, Scottish darts player (BDO World Champion 1997), born in Forres, Scotland
Feb 25 Birgit Fischer, German kayaker (Olympic 4 x gold GDR 1988; 5 x gold FRG 1992, 96, 2000, 04; World C'ship gold x 17 GDR, 10 x FRG), born in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
Feb 26 Dave Palone, American harness racing trainer & driver (US Pacing Triple Crown 1996, 2005), born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Feb 26 Sheila Cornell, American softball infielder (Olympic gold 1996), born in Los Angeles, California
Feb 27 Kory Tarpenning, American pole vaulter, born in Portland, Oregon
Mar 1 Mark Gardner, American baseball pitcher and coach (World Series 2010, 12, 14; SF Giants), born in Los Angeles, California

Russell Coutts (62 years old)

Mar 1 New Zealand yachtsman (Olympic gold Finn Class 1984, America's Cup 5 x winner), born in Wellington, New Zealand

Mar 2 Raimo Summanen, Finnish ice hockey left wing (World C'Ships gold 1995; NHL: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks) and coach (Finland; HIFK), born in Jyväskylä, Finland
Mar 2 Terry Steinbach, American baseball catcher (MLB All-Star 1988, 89, 93; World Series 1989; Oakland A's), born in New Ulm, Minnesota
Mar 3 Herschel Walker, American College Football Hall of Fame running back (Heisman Trophy 1982, U of Georgia; Pro Bowl 1987, 88), Dallas Cowboys), born in Wrightsville, Georgia

Jackie Joyner-Kersee (62 years old)

Mar 3 American athlete (Olympic gold heptathlon 1988, 92; long jump 1988; World C'ship gold x 4), born in East St. Louis, Illinois

Mar 3 Steve Blackmore, Welsh rugby union prop (4 caps; Cardiff RFC), born in Cardiff, Wales (d. 2020)
Mar 4 Greg Kragen, American football nose tackle (First-team All-Pro 1989, 91; Pro Bowl 1989; Denver Broncos), born in Chicago, Illinois
Mar 5 Elise Burgin, tennis star, born in Baltimore, Maryland
Mar 6 Alison Nicholas, English golfer (US Open 1997), born in Gibraltar
Mar 6 Sergei Yashin, Russian Hockey HOF left winger (Olympic gold USSR 1988; HC Dynamo Moscow, EC Wilhelmshaven-Stickhausen), born in Penza, Russia (d. 2022)
Mar 7 Peter Manley, English Darts Player (PDC World C'ship runner-up 1999, 2002, 2006), born in London, England
Mar 8 Shaun Gayle, American football strong safety (Super Bowl 1985; Pro Bowl 1991; Chicago Bears, SD Chargers), born in Newport News, Virginia
Mar 8 William Fuller, NFL defensive end (Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers)
Mar 9 Jan Furtok, Polish footballer, born in Katowice, Poland
Mar 10 Andre Waters, American NFL safety (Arizona Cardinals), born in Andre Waters, Belle Glade, Florida

Darryl Strawberry (62 years old)

Mar 12 American baseball right fielder (8 x MLB All Star; World Series 1986 NY Mets, 96, 99 NY Yankees; NL Rookie of the Year 1983), born in Los Angeles, California

Mar 13 Liane Tooth, Australian field hockey defender (Olympic gold 1988, 96; Champions Trophy gold 1991, 93), born in Sydney, Australia
Mar 16 Marcel Brands, soccer player (RKC)
Mar 18 Trevor Franklin, New Zealand cricket batsman (21 Tests, 1 x 100; Auckland CA), born in Auckland, New Zealand
Mar 19 Ivan Calderón, Puerto Rican baseball outfielder (MLB All Star 1991; Chicago White Sox, Montreal Expos), born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico (d. 2003)
Mar 20 Shaye Al-Nafisah, Saudi Arabian soccer forward (32 caps; Al-Kawkab FC), born in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia (d. 2023)
Mar 23 Steve Redgrave, British rower (5 Olympic gold medals 1984-2000) world's most successful male rower, born in Marlow
Mar 24 Penny Hammel, American golfer (4 LPGA Tour titles), born in Decatur, Illinois
Mar 24 Vaughan Johnson, American football linebacker (Pro Bowl 1989, 90, 91, 92; New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles), born in Morehead City, North Carolina (d. 2019)
Mar 25 Fernando Martín, Spanish basketball center (first Spaniard in NBA 1986, Portland Trail Blazers; FIBA Club World Cup 1981, Real Madrid), born in Madrid, Spain (d. 1989)

John Stockton (62 years old)

Mar 26 American Basketball HOF guard who won Olympic gold 1996; 10 × NBA All-Star; 9 × NBA assists leader; Utah Jazz, born in Spokane, Washington

Mar 26 Kevin Seitzer, American baseball infielder who was MLB All-Star 1987 KC Royals, 1995 Milwaukee Brewers; and coach World Series 2021 Atlanta Braves, born in Springfield, Illinois
Mar 28 Jure Franko, Slovenian-Yugoslav alpine skier, born in Nova Gorica, Slovenia
Mar 29 Billy Beane, American baseball executive (GM Oakland Athletics 1997-2016; MLB Executive of the Year Award 2018; film 'Moneyball' based on Beane), born in Orlando, Florida
Mar 29 Kirk Triplett, American golfer (3 x PGA Tour, 8 x PGA Tour Champions winner; US Seniors Open 2017 runner-up), born in Moses Lake, Washington
Mar 31 John Taylor, American NFL wide receiver (3-time Super Bowl winner, SF 49ers), born in Philadelphia, PA
Apr 7 Andy Hampsten, American road cyclist (Giro d'Italia 1988; Tour de France Young rider classification 1986), born in Columbus, Ohio
Apr 7 Bonny Warner, American luger, born in Mount Baldy, California
Apr 9 Freddie Joe Nunn, American NFL defensive end (Indianapolis Colts), born in Noxubee County, Mississippi
Apr 10 Cathy Turner, American short track skater (Olympic gold 1994), born in Rochester, New York
Apr 10 Jukka Tammi, Finnish hockey goaltender (Team Finland Olympic bronze 1998), born in Tampere, Finland
Apr 10 Steve Tasker, American NFL wide receiver, broadcaster (Buffalo Bills, 7-time Pro Bowl), born in Smith Center, Kansas
Apr 11 Terry Hoage, American College Football HOF wide receiver (NCAA C'ship 1980 Uni of Georgia; New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Arizona Cardinals), born in Ames, Iowa
Apr 12 Takada Nobuhiko, Japanese wrestler, born in Isogo-ku, Yokohama
Apr 13 Dave Miley, American baseball player and manager, born in Tampa, Florida
Apr 15 Nawal El Moutawakel, Moroccan athlete (Olympic gold 400m hurdles 1984), born in Casablanca, Morocco
Apr 16 David Pate, American tennis star, born in Los Angeles, California
Apr 16 Jeanne Golay, American cyclist (Olympics-16th-92, 96), born in Coral Gables, Florida
Apr 17 Nancy Hogshead, American swimmer (Olympic gold 1984), born in Iowa City, Iowa
Apr 18 Wilber Marshall, American College Football HOF linebacker (Uni of Florida; Super Bowl 1985 Chicago Bears, 1991 Washington Redskins; 3 x Pro Bowl; 2 x All Pro), born in Titusville, Florida

Al Unser Jr. (62 years old)

Apr 19 American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1992, 94), born in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Apr 19 Gerhard Mans, Namibian rugby union utility back (27 Tests; Orange Free State RFU, South West Africa RFU), born in Karasburg, Namibia (d. 2022)
Apr 21 Les Lancaster, American baseball player
Apr 24 Stuart Pearce, English soccer defender (78 caps; Nottingham Forest) and manager (England U-21 2007-13; Great Britain Olympic team 2012; Manchester City), born in London, England

Adam Silver (61 years old)

Apr 25 American lawyer and NBA Commissioner, born in Rye, New York

Apr 26 Colin Anderson, English footballer, born in Newcastle, England
Apr 27 Ángel Comizzo, Argentine football goalkeeper, born in Reconquista, Argentina
Apr 27 PattiSue Plumer, American 3k runner (Gold-Seattle '90), born in Covina, California
Apr 28 Evguenni Rochtchin, NHL forward (Team Belarus, Olympics 1998)
Apr 29 Bruce Driver, Canadian NHL defenseman (NY Rangers), born in Toronto, Ontario
Apr 29 Robert Druppers, Dutch runner (world record 1 km indoor), born in Utrecht, Netherlands
Apr 30 Egil Johansen, Norwegian soccer midfielder (12 caps; Vålerenga IF), born in Oslo, Norway (d. 2023)
May 1 Gary Clark, American NFL wide receiver, 1984-95 (Super Bowl 1987, 91; Washington Redskins; Pro Bowl 1986, 87, 90, 91; All-Pro 1986, 87, 91), born in Radford, Virginia
May 1 Paula Weishoff, American volleyballer (Olympic silver 1984, bronze 1992), born in Hollywood, California
May 2 Jimmy White, English professional snooker player, born in Tooting, England
May 6 Neil Foster, English cricket fast bowler (29 Tests, 88 wickets, BB 8/107; Essex CCC), born in Colchester, England
May 10 Joey Meyer, baseball player
May 10 Robby Thompson, infielder (SF Giants), born in West Palm Beach, Florida
May 11 Steve Bono, American NFL quarterback (KC Chiefs, GB Packers-Super Bowl 31), born in Norristown, Pennsylvania
May 12 Emilio Estevez, American actor (Breakfast Club, Young Guns, Mighty Ducks), born in New York City
May 13 Sean McDonough, American sports newscaster
May 16 Gary Crocker, cricketer (Zimbabwe Test batsman)
May 17 Scott Case, American NFL player (Dallas Cowboys), born in Waynoka, Oklahoma
May 18 Mike Whitmarsh, American beach volleyballer (Olympic silver 1996), born in San Diego, California
May 24 Héctor Camacho, Puerto Rican boxer (WBC super featherweight 1983-84, WBC lightweight 1985-87, WBO Jr. welterweight twice 1989-1992), born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico (d. 2012)
May 25 Zulqarnain, Pakistani cricketer (last person in alphabetical order to play Test), born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
May 27 Ravi Shastri, Indian cricketer, all-rounder (1981-92), commentator and coach of India (2017-), born in Bombay, Maharashtra, India
May 27 Ray Borner, Australian basketball center (Olympics 1984, 88, 92, 96)
May 29 Eric Davis, American baseball outfielder (World Series 1990 Cincinnati Reds; MLB All-Star 1987, 89; Gold Glove 1987, 88, 89), born in Los Angeles, California
May 29 Fandi Ahmad, Singaporean soccer striker, manager (Singapore 101 caps), born in Singapore
May 30 John Alt, American NFL tackle (KC Chiefs), born in Stuttgart, West Germany
May 31 Henry 'Gizmo' Williams, American-Canadian CFL receiver (Edmonton Eskimos), born in Memphis, Tennessee
May 31 Joe Orsulak, American MLB outfielder (Florida Marlins), born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Jun 1 Sherri Howard, American athlete (Olympic gold 4x400m hurdles 1984), born in Sherman, Texas
Jun 3 Connie Price-Smith, American discus thrower (Olympic 5th-96), born in Saint Charles, Missouri
Jun 4 Zenon Jaskuła, Polish racing cyclist, born in Śrem, Poland
Jun 7 Janice Lawrence Braxton, American WNBA player (Cleveland Rockers, Olympics - gold, 1984), born in Lucedale, Mississippi
Jun 7 Takuya Kurosawa, Japanese racing driver, born in Ibaraki, Japan
Jun 10 Brent Sutter, Canadian ice hockey center (Canada Cup gold 1984, 87, 91; NY Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks), and coach (NJ Devils, Calgary Flames), born in Viking, Alberta
Jun 11 Erika Salumäe, Estonian track cyclist (first Olympic gold medal for Estonia; women's sprint 1988 USSR, 92; World C'ship gold 1987, 89), born in Pärnu, Estonia
Jun 13 Davey Hamilton, American auto racer and broadcaster, (Indycar Series runner-up 1996-97, 98), born in Nampa, Idaho
Jun 13 Hannah Storm, American sports journalist (CNN, NBC), born in Oak Park, Illinois
Jun 13 Karen Kurreck, American cyclist (World C'ship gold Individual Time Trial 1994, Masters Cyclocross 2012, 13), born in Urbana, Illinois
Jun 14 Scott Radecic, American NFL linebacker (Indianapolis Colts), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jun 17 Ed Brady, American NFL linebacker (Tampa Bay Bucs), born in Morris, Illinois
Jun 19 Jeremy Bates, English tennis player (Wimbledon mixed doubles 1987, Australian Open mixed doubles 1991 [Jo Durie]), born in London, England
Jun 19 Ken Tohill, American jockey, born in Pleasanton, California
Jun 21 Takeshi Asami, Japanese racing driver

Clyde Drexler (61 years old)

Jun 22 NBA guard, 1983-98, 10X All-Star (Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Olympic gold, 1992), and broadcaster, born in New Orleans, Louisiana

Jun 23 Kari Takko, Uusikaupunki FIN, hockey goalie (Team Finland)
Jun 25 Dan Turk, American footballer, NFL center (Washington Redskins), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 2000)
Jun 28 Anisoara Stanciu-Cusmir, Romanian long jumper (Olympic gold 1984), born in Brăila, Romania
Jun 30 Tony Fernández, Dominican baseball shortstop (5 x MLB All-Star; 4 x Gold Glove; World Series 1993 Toronto Blue Jays), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic (d. 2020)
Jul 2 Brandel Chamblee, American golfer, broadcaster (Golf Channel, 1 PGA Tour title), born in St Louis, Missouri
Jul 4 Pam Shriver, American tennis star (1991 US Open doubles/Olympic gold 1988), born in Baltimore, Maryland
Jul 4 Roland Ratzenberger, Austrian race car driver, born in Salzburg, Austria (d. 1994)
Jul 11 Dale Hellestrae, NFLer (Dallas Cowboys)
Jul 12 Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer (WBC super featherweight title 1984-87; WBA & WBC lightweight titles 1987-89; WBC light welterweight title 1989-94, 1994-96; IBF light welterweight title 1990-91), born in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
Jul 12 Stein Jorgesen, American sprint canoer (Olympic gold K-2 200m 1996; World C'ship gold 1995), born in San Diego, California
Jul 14 Diane Ratnik, Canadian volleyball setter (Olympics 1992, 1996), born in Toronto, Ontario
Jul 17 Jay Barrs, American archer (Olympic gold 1988, 92, 96), born in Jacksonville, Florida
Jul 19 Craig Muni, NHL defenseman (Winnipeg Jets), born in Toronto, Ontario
Jul 20 Giovanna Amati, Italian race car driver, born in Rome, Italy
Jul 22 Alvin Robertson, NBA guard (Toronto Raptors)
Jul 23 Terry-Jo Myers, American golfer (3 LPGA Tour titles; 1998 Ben Hogan Award), born in Ft Myers, Florida
Jul 24 Kevin Butler, American College Football HOF placekicker (University of Georgia; Super Bowl 1985 Chicago Bears), born in Savannah, Georgia
Jul 25 Doug Drabek, American MLB pitcher (NL Cy Young Award 1990), born in Victoria, Texas
Jul 25 Mike Buncic, American discus thrower, born in Patterson, New Jersey
Jul 29 Corinne Dibnah, Australian golfer (British Open 1988; LET Order of Merit 1991), born in Brisbane, Queensland
Jul 29 Vincent Rousseau, Belgian athlete
Jul 30 Tom Pagnozzi, American baseball catcher (St Louis Cardinals), born in Tucson, Arizona
Jul 31 Kevin Greene, American Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker (5 x Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1989, 94, 96; LA Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers), born in Schenectady, New York (d. 2020)
Jul 31 Sandra Hodge, American basketball player (one of 1st four women to join Harlem Globetrotters), born in Clinton, Mississippi
Jul 31 Troy Murray, Canadian NHL center, broadcaster (Chicago Black Hawks), born in Calgary, Alberta
Aug 1 Gertjan Verbeek, Dutch soccer player (SC Heerenveen), born in Deventer, Netherlands
Aug 1 Jacob Matlala, South African boxer (WBO, WBU, IBA flyweight champion; shortest world champion ever at 1.47m [4-foot-10]), born in Johannesburg, South Africa (d. 2013)
Aug 1 Joetta Clark, American 800m runner (Olympic-1992), born in East Orange, New Jersey
Aug 3 Tina Lehtola, Finnish women's ski jumper (world's record holder), born in Finland

Roger Clemens (61 years old)

Aug 4 American baseball pitcher (7 x Cy Young Awards; AL MVP 1986 Boston Red Sox; Triple Crown 1997, 98 Toronto Blue Jays; 11 x MLB All Star), born in Dayton, Ohio

Aug 5 Eric Geboers, Belgian motocross racer (5 x world champion; 39 x career Grand Prix wins), born in Neerpelt, Belgium (d. 2018)
Aug 5 Otis Thorpe, American basketball forward (NBA All-Star 1992, NBA C'ship 1994 Houston Rockets), born in Boynton Beach Florida

Patrick Ewing (61 years old)

Aug 5 Jamaican-American NBA center, 1985-2002, 11X All-Star (NY Knicks, and 2 other teams; Olympic gold 1992), and collegiate coach (Georgetown, 2017-present), born in Kingston, Jamaica

Aug 5 Richard De Groen, New Zealand cricketer (NZ medium pacer), born in Otorohonga, New Zealand
Aug 6 Thomas Jefferson, 200m runner (Olympic bronze 1984), born in Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 8 Charmaine Crooks, Canadian 800m runner (Olympics 1984, 88, 92, 96), born in Mandeville, Jamaica
Aug 9 Jim Johnson, American NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals), born in New Hope, Minnesota
Aug 9 John "Hot Rod" Williams, American NBA center/forward (Phoenix Suns), born in Sorrento, Louisiana (d. 2015)
Aug 11 Jonathan Hayes, American NFL tight end and coach (KC Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers), born in South Fayette Township, Pennsylvania
Aug 11 Uvais Karnain, cricketer (Sri Lankan ODI bowler in mid 1980's)
Aug 14 Jerry Foltz, American golfer and commentator (Golf Channel), born in Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug 14 Mark Gubicza, American baseball pitcher (KC Royals), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 14 Rameez Raja, Pakistani cricketer (prolific Pakistani batsman), born in Faisalabad, Pakistan
Aug 15 Bubby Brister, NFL quarterback (NY Jets, Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32)
Aug 18 Sandra Farmer-Patrick, Jamaican-born American 400m hurdler, born in Kingston, Jamaica
Aug 20 Dong-Wook Song, South Korean tennis player, born in Seoul, South Korea
Aug 20 Duffy Waldorf Jr, American golfer (4 PGA Tour titles), born in Los Angeles, California
Aug 22 Gene Sauers, American golfer (US Senior Open 2016; PGA C'ship 1992 runner-up), born in Savannah, Georgia
Aug 23 Glenn Healy, Canadian NHL goalie (NY Rangers), born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Aug 23 Kyle Clifton, American NFL linebacker (NY Jets), born in Olney, Texas
Aug 25 Shahid Mahboob, Pakistani cricketer (batted in one Test for Pakistan 1989), born in Karachi, Pakistan
Aug 25 Yuri Korolyov, Russian artistic gymnast (World All-Around Champion 1981, 85; World Cup All-Around Co-Champion 1986), born in Vladimir, Russia (d. 2023)
Aug 26 Bob Mionske, American cyclist and attorney, born in Evanston and Illinois
Aug 27 Scott Davis, American tennis player (Australian Open doubles 1991 [David Pate]), born in Irvine, California
Aug 28 Paul Allen, English footballer, born in Aveley, England
Aug 28 Rick Fehr, American golfer (2 PGA Tour titles), born in Seattle, Washington
Aug 29 Carl Banks, American NFL linebacker (Cleveland Browns, NY Giants), born in Flint, Michigan
Sep 1 Ruud Gullit, Dutch soccer midfielder (66 caps; Ballon d'Or 1987; Feyenoord, PSV, AC Milan, Chelsea), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands