De Beus, Bernadette de (1958–)

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De Beus, Bernadette de (1958–)

Dutch field-hockey player. Name variations: Det de Beus. Born Anna Maria Bernadette de Beus, Feb 18, 1958, in Utrecht, Netherlands.

One of her nation's best goalkeepers and the 1st in women's field hockey to wear a mask, won an Olympic gold medal at Los Angeles (1984) and a silver at Seoul (1988), both in team competition; played goal for Holland (1978–88).

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