Notable People Born in Veendam
- Hendrik de Cock (1801-1842), preacher
- Linda Moes (born 1971), breaststroke swimmer
- Peter Windt (born 1973), field hockey player
- Renate Groenewold (born 1976), long track speed skater
- Henk Grol (born 1986), Judoka
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