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Rika Bruins

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Rika Bruins
Rika Bruins in 1952
Personal information
Born(1934-06-12)12 June 1934
Groningen, Netherlands
DiedFebruary 2025(2025-02-00) (aged 90)
Groningen, Netherlands
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubGZ&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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  1. ^ Rika Bruins. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Geertje Wielema. nocnsf.nl
  3. ^ "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)