About Conny van Bentum
Born 1965. Conny van Bentum is a Dutch swimmer.
Cornelia "Conny" van Bentum (born 12 August 1965, in Barneveld) is a former butterfly and freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands.
Swimming career Van Bentum competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1980. At each of those swimming tournaments she won a medal with the 4×100 m freestyle relay team: one bronze (1980), and two silvers (1984 and 1988).
In 1988 she won the 'Open' ASA National British Championships over 50 metres freestyle, 100 metres freestyle and 200 metres freestyle. She also won the 100 metres butterfly and the 200 metres butterfly titles in 1988.
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Who is Conny van Bentum?
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When was Conny van Bentum born?
Conny van Bentum was born on 12 August 1965 in Barneveld.
What is Conny van Bentum's occupation?
Conny van Bentum is a swimmer.
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Conny van Bentum is Dutch.
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