Wijda Mazereeuw
Dutch swimmer, Olympic medalist
Born
August 11th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Achievements in competitive swimming included winning a silver medal in the 200-meter freestyle at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Competed in the 1971 World Championships, contributing to the national team's performance. Participated in various European Championships, securing multiple podium finishes. Also excelled in national events and set several Dutch records during a career that spanned most of the 1970s.
Won a silver medal in the 200m freestyle at the 1972 Olympics
Competed in the 1971 World Championships
Achieved medals at European Championships
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