Jo Zwaan
Dutch sprinter; Olympic athlete
Born
1922
103 years ago
Died
February 5th, 2012
13 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Competed in sprinting events representing the Netherlands in international competitions. Participated in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, competing in the 100 meters and 4x100 meters relay. Achieved various national titles during the athletic career. Contributed to the recognition of Dutch athletics in the post-war period.
Competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics
Held multiple national sprinting titles
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