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Mouritius "Maurice" Prosper Peeters was a track cyclist from the Netherlands, who represented his country at the two consecutive Summer Olympics.
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Laura Smulders is a Dutch racing cyclist who represents the Netherlands in BMX. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the women's BMX event where she won the bronze medal.
Antonie Gerrits was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in four events at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Petra de Boer-Grimbergen is a former female road and track racing cyclist and speed skater from the Netherlands. She competed in the individual road race at the 1992 Summer Olympics and finished 29th.
Nicolaas de Jong was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in two events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Arie Gerrit van der Stel was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in three events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Pieter Kloppenburg was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in two events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Pieter Beets was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in two events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Cor Heeren was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in two events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Philippus Innemee was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in two events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Simon van Poelgeest was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in the team pursuit at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Pieter Peters was a Dutch cyclist. He competed in the individual and team road race events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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References
- ↑ "Tjabel Boonstra". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ↑ "Tjabel Boonstra Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
