 Elly Botbijl in 1960 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 December 1940 Sukabumi, Indonesia |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
Elly Botbijl (born 11 December 1940) is a retired Dutch fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [1]
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