Via Dufresne, Begona (1971–)
Via Dufresne, Begona (1971–)
Spanish sailor. Born Feb 13, 1971, in Barcelona, Spain; sister of Natalia Via Dufresne (sailor).
Won World championships for 470 (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996); won European championship (1994); won a gold medal for double-handed dinghy (470) at Atlanta Olympics (1996).
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