Marianne Heemskerk

Dutch swimmer and Olympic medalist

Marianne Heemskerk - Dutch swimmer and Olympic medalist
Born

August 28th, 1944
81 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

Links & References

Competed in swimmer events for the Netherlands. Achieved notable success in the 1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome, winning a bronze medal in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay. Her athletic career included participation in multiple European Championships, where she secured several medals. Set national records in various freestyle events during the 1960s.

Bronze medal in 4x100 meter freestyle relay at the 1960 Olympics

Multiple medals at European Championships

National records in freestyle swimming

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