 Marijke Ruiter in 1976 | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 1954 Amsterdam, the Netherlands |
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| Sport | Swimming |
Medal record | |
Marijke Ruiter (born 1954) is a retired Dutch swimmer who won 10 gold medals at the 1972 and 1976 Paralympic Games. [1] [2]
| Marijke Ruiter in 1976 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 Amsterdam, the Netherlands |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Medal record | |
Marijke Ruiter (born 1954) is a retired Dutch swimmer who won 10 gold medals at the 1972 and 1976 Paralympic Games. [1] [2]
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