Rika Bruins
Appearance
![]() Rika Bruins in 1952 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Groningen, Netherlands | 12 June 1934
Died | February 2025 Groningen, Netherlands | (aged 90)
Sport | |
Sport | Swimming |
Club | GZ&PC, Groningen |
Henderika "Rika" Bruins (12 June 1934 – February 2025) was a Dutch swimmer. She competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 200 m breaststroke but failed to reach the final.[1] She was part of Dutch teams that set world records in the 4 × 100 m medley relay in 1954 and 1955.[2]
Bruins died in February 2025, at the age of 90.[3]
References
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- ^ Rika Bruins. sports-reference.com
- ^ Geertje Wielema. nocnsf.nl
- ^ "In memoriam | Bloedsnelle zwemster Rika uit Groningen werd ineens door iedereen gegroet, maar groette niet terug". Dagblad van het Noorden (in Dutch). 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-02-13. (subscription required)