| Liesbet Van Breedam | |||
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| Full name | Liesbet Van Breedam | ||
| Born | 27 January 1979 | ||
| Hometown | Willebroek,  Belgium | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
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| Last updated: 13 August 2008 | |||
Liesbet Van Breedam-Simurina (born 27 January 1979) is a beach volleyball player from Belgium. She is partnered in the 2008 Summer Olympics with Liesbeth Mouha.
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