Dion Dreesens

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Dion Dreesens
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National teamFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Born (1993-04-30) April 30, 1993 (age 31)
Venray
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Freestyle
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the Netherlands
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2016 London 4×200 m freestyle

Dion Dreesens (born 30 April 1993) is a Dutch swimmer. [1]

He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the men's 200 metre freestyle, finishing in 27th place in the heats, failing to qualify for the semifinals.

Dreesens qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the 200 metre freestyle and the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay. [2] He finished 27th in the heats of the 200 m freestyle, and finished 7th in the final with the relay.

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References

  1. "Dion Dreesens". London2012.com. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  2. Race, Loretta (July 12, 2016). "Kromowidjojo, Dekker, Verschuren Among 17-Strong Dutch Olympic Roster". Swimswam. Retrieved August 2, 2016.