Nicole Hoevertsz

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Nicole Hoevertsz (2018)
Personal information
Full nameNicole L. M. Hoevertsz
NationalityFlag of Aruba.svg  Aruba
Born (1964-05-30) 30 May 1964 (age 58)
Aruba
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Synchronized swimming

Nicole L. M. Hoevertsz OLY [1] (born 30 May 1964) is a former synchronized swimmer from Aruba (formerly part of the Netherlands Antilles). She competed in the women's duet competitions. [2]

Nicole has been a member of the International Olympic Committee since 2006 and is currently a member of the IOC Executive Board. [3] In July 2021 she was elected as the Vice-President of the IOC.

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References

  1. More than 1000 Olympians register for OLY - website of the Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive  [ fr ] (International Sports Press Association)
  2. "Nicole Hoevertsz Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  3. "IOC profile" . Retrieved 14 November 2014.