Chantal Achterberg

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Chantal Achterberg
Netherlands Olympic Games 2012 Chantal Achterberg (cropped).jpg
Achterberg in 2012
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing the Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro Quadruple sculls
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 London Eight
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Poznań W4-
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Karapiro W4-
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2009 Poznań W8+
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Aiguebelette W4x
European Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Belgrade W1x

Chantal Achterberg (born 16 April 1985) is a Dutch rower, who is a multiple time world champion and winner of Olympic silver and bronze medals. [1] She is a native of Vlaardingen, South Holland.

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References

  1. {Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Chantal Achterberg". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.