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Bets Dekens

Dutch discus thrower

Died when: 85 years 293 days (1029 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

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.

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

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