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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