Gerda van der Kade-Koudijs

Dutch athlete, Olympic long jumper

Gerda van der Kade-Koudijs - Dutch athlete, Olympic long jumper
Born

October 29th, 1923
101 years ago

Died

2015
10 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Competed in athletics, specializing in long jump, hurdles, and running events. Participated in the 1948 Summer Olympics representing the Netherlands. Recorded a personal best in long jump, showcasing notable performance during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Contributed to the establishment of women's athletics in the Netherlands during her active years.

Participating in the 1948 Summer Olympics

Achieving a personal best in long jump

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