Marije Oosterhuis

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Marije Oosterhuis
Personal information
Born (1995-06-21) 21 June 1995 (age 28)
Delfzijl, Netherlands
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
CountryFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability Sarcoma survivor
Disability class S10
ClubZwemvereniging Azuro, Delfzijl
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2011 BerlinWomen's 100m backstroke S10

Marije Oosterhuis (born 21 June 1995) is a Dutch Paralympic swimmer who competes in international-level events. She has competed at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics. She developed synovial sarcoma in her right thigh in 2008 and she swims with only her left leg. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Een dagje mee met Marije Oosterhuis (in Dutch)". RTV Noord. 18 August 2016.
  2. "Marije Oosterhuis - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 21 July 2020.[ dead link ]