 Nel Wambach in 1960 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 May 1938 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Artistic gymnastics |
| Club | DOS, Amsterdam |
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She won a bronze allround medal at the national championships in 1959. [2]
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