 Monique Bolleboom in 1978 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 August 1962 Zoetermeer, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 48 kg (106 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Artistic gymnastics |
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