Bets Dekens
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![]() Bets Dekens at the 1928 Olympics | |
Personal information | |
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Born | 25 October 1906 Groningen, Netherlands |
Died | 13 August 1992 (aged 85) Groningen, Netherlands |
Sport | |
Sport | Discus throw |
Club | KNAU |
Berendina Johanna "Bets" Dekens (later de Vries, 25 October 1906 – 13 August 1992) was a Dutch discus thrower. She competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics and finished in 17th place with her all-time best throw of 29.36 meters.
This was the first women's track and field event to be completed in Olympic Games history.[1]
References
- ^ Wallechinsky, David (2000). The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics: Sydney 2000 Edition. The Overlook Press. p. 241. ISBN 9781585670338. OCLC 759931091.
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