Inge Vermeulen
Field hockey player, Olympic medalist
Born
1985
40 years ago
Died
January 12th, 2015
10 years ago — 30 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Competed in field hockey at the international level. Was a member of the Netherlands national team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Played for prominent clubs in the Netherlands during her career. Demonstrated strong skills and significant contributions to the sport, particularly in the midfield position.
Won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Played for the Netherlands national field hockey team
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