Van Doorn, Marieke (1960–)
Van Doorn, Marieke (1960–)
Dutch field-hockey player. Born June 15, 1960.
At Los Angeles Olympics, won a gold medal in team competition (1984); at Seoul Olympics, won a bronze medal in team competition (1988).
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