About Bets Dekens
Lived 1906 – 1992 (aged 85). Bets Dekens was a Dutch athletics competitor.
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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Who was Bets Dekens?
Dutch discus thrower (1906-1992)
When was Bets Dekens born?
Bets Dekens was born on 25 October 1906 in Groningen.
When did Bets Dekens die?
Bets Dekens died on 13 August 1992 in Groningen.
What was Bets Dekens's occupation?
Bets Dekens was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Bets Dekens?
Bets Dekens was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bets Dekens. https://biography.guide/bets-dekens/
MLA: "Bets Dekens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bets-dekens/.
Chicago: "Bets Dekens." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bets-dekens/.
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