Sander Baart

Field Hockey Player, Olympic Competitor

Sander Baart - Field Hockey Player, Olympic Competitor
Born

April 30th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

Links & References

This field hockey player represented the Netherlands in international competitions. Competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where the team secured a bronze medal. Played for various clubs in the Netherlands, contributing to championships at the national level over the course of the career.

Competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics

Won a bronze medal with the Dutch national team

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