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Nationality | Dutch |
Born | Voorburg, Netherlands | 30 July 1934
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Sport | Field hockey |
Eddie Zwier (born 30 July 1934) is a Dutch field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [1]
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