Ria Stalman
Dutch discus thrower and shot putter
Born
December 11th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Competed in discus throwing and shot putting at an elite level. Participated in multiple European Championships and World Championships. Achieved notable rankings in these competitions throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.
Represented the Netherlands in the 1976 Summer Olympics
Won several national titles in discus and shot put
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