 Marjan Ackermans-Thomas in 1969 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 April 1942 Beverwijk, the Netherlands |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Pentathlon |
| Club | DEM, Beverwijk |
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