 Greta Lugthart after winning the 1959 Dutch Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 December 1934 (age 89) Groningen, the Netherlands |
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Diving |
| Club | ZCG, Groningen |
Greta "Greetje" Lugthart (born 11 December 1934) is a retired Dutch diver. She competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in the 3 m springboard and finished in 15th place. [1]
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