Bets Dekens

Berendina Johanna "Bets" Dekens (later de Vries, 25 October 1906 – 13 August 1992) was a Dutch discus thrower. She competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics and finished in 17th place with her all-time best throw of 29.36 meters.

Bets Dekens
Bets Dekens at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born25 October 1906
Groningen, Netherlands
Died13 August 1992 (aged 85)
Groningen, Netherlands
Sport
SportDiscus throw
ClubKNAU

This was the first women's track and field event to be completed in Olympic Games history.[1]

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