Lara van Ruijven

Dutch short track speed skater

Lara van Ruijven - Dutch short track speed skater
Born

1992
33 years ago

Died

July 10th, 2020
4 years ago — 28 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Competed in short track speed skating at an elite level. Participated in international competitions including the World Championships and European Championships. Captured a gold medal as part of the Netherlands relay team at the 2019 World Championships. Represented the Netherlands at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, contributing to the team's efforts in the competition. Tragically passed away in 2020, marking a significant loss in the sports community.

Won gold in the 3000m relay at 2019 World Championships

Competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics

Earned multiple medals at European Championships

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