Remona Fransen

Dutch pentathlete and Olympian

Remona Fransen - Dutch pentathlete and Olympian
Born

November 25th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Competed in the modern pentathlon, participating in the 2012 London Olympics. Achieved multiple national titles and represented the Netherlands in various international competitions. Started athletic career in fencing and transitioned into modern pentathlon, incorporating swimming, riding, and running.

Competed in the 2012 London Olympics

Won national titles in modern pentathlon

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