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| Full name | Theodora Maria van Rijnsoever |
| Born | 27 November 1956 Ruwiel, Netherlands |
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
Theodora Maria "Thea" van Rijnsoever (born 27 November 1956 in Ruwiel) is a Dutch cyclist. She competed in the women's road race at the 1984 Summer Olympics, finishing 39th. [1]
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