Sharon van Rouwendaal
Dutch Olympic swimmer and champion
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Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Gained recognition as a competitive swimmer, specializing in distance freestyle and open water events. Won the gold medal in the 10 km marathon swim at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Achieved success in multiple international competitions, showcasing strong performances in various world championships. Also earned several European Championship titles in both pool and open water disciplines.
Gold medal in 10 km marathon swim at 2016 Olympics
Multiple European Championships titles
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Born
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Born
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