Nordheim, Helena (1903–1943)
Nordheim, Helena (1903–1943)
Dutch-Jewish gymnast. Name variations: Lea Kloot-Nordheim. Born Aug 1, 1903, in the Netherlands; killed in the gas chamber at Sobibor concentration camp, July 2, 1943, with husband and 10-year-old daughter Rebecca.
At Amsterdam Olympics, won a gold medal for team all-around (1928), the 1st time women's gymnastics was on the Olympic program (no indiv. medals were awarded).
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