Braun, Maria-Johanna (1911–1982)
Braun, Maria-Johanna (1911–1982)
Dutch swimmer. Born June 22, 1911, in Netherlands; died June 23, 1982; dau. of "Ma" Braun, her swimming coach.
At Amsterdam Olympics, won a gold medal in 100-meter backstroke and a silver medal in 400-meter freestyle (1928).
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