 Hennie Top in 1981 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hennie Top |
| Born | 23 August 1956 Wekerom, Netherlands |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
Hennie Top (born 23 August 1956) is a former professional cyclist from Wekerom, Netherlands. [1] She competed in the women's road race at the 1984 Summer Olympics, finishing 37th. [2] During the 1990s Top was the cycling coach of the United States women's team. [3]
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