Else Praasterink

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Else Praasterink
Personal information
NationalityDutch
Born (2003-03-10) March 10, 2003 (age 21)
Alma mater University of Louisville
Sport
Sport Diving

Else Guurtje Praasterink (10 March 2003) is a Dutch diver. She placed 11th at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in the 10 metre platform event and finished 12th at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Career

Praasterink wanted to become a competitive swimmer but because of her small size she was guided to become a diver from the 10 metre platform. [1] As a junior she was based in Eindhoven. She placed 8th at the 2019 Junior European Championships.

Praasterink enrolled at the University of Louisville to study biology and join the diving team of the Louisville Cardinals. [2] In her senior year, she placed 4th at the 2024 NCAA Division 1 finals. [3]

At the 2022 World Aquatics Championship, Praasterink reached 11th in the 10-metre platform finals. Two years later she achieved the same spot, which qualified her for the 2024 Summer Olympics. [4] At the Olympics, Praasterink reached the final and placed 12th.

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References

  1. "Else Praasterink: "Ik schijt nog steeds in m'n broek!" | TeamNL". www.teamnl.org (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  2. "Else Praasterink - Swimming & Diving". University of Louisville Athletic. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  3. "Else Praasterink". Swimcloud. 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  4. "Else Guurtje Praasterink (Diving) : Prize list and results". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 2024-07-28.