Lara van Ruijven
Dutch short track speed skater
Born
1992
34 years ago
Died
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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