Termeulen, Johanna (1929–2001)
Termeulen, Johanna (1929–2001)
Dutch swimmer. Name variations: Johanna Maria Termeulen-Boomstra; Hannie Termeulen. Born Feb 18, 1929, in Wiesbaden; died Mar 1, 2001, in Amsterdam.
At London Olympics, won a bronze medal in 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay (1948); at Helsinki Olympics, won a silver medal in 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay and a silver medal in 100-meter freestyle (1952).
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