Jolanda de Rover
Dutch competitive swimmer and Olympian
Born
October 10th, 1963
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Competed in swimming events during the 1980s and earned recognition for performances in major championships. Represented the Netherlands in the Olympics and various international competitions. Specialized in butterfly and freestyle strokes, achieving notable success in European and World Championships.
Competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics
Won multiple medals at European Championships
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