About Hansje Bunschoten
Lived 1958 – 2017 (aged 59). Hansje Bunschoten was a Dutch television presenter, swimmer and presenter.
Hansje Bunschoten (3 May 1958 – 1 October 2017) was a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for her native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. As a member of the Dutch Relay Teams she finished in fifth place, both in the 4 × 100 m medley and the 4 × 100 m freestyle.
She was active in several roles, such as a radio and TV presenter and director for sports programs and swimming commentator (including at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics). In 2005, Bunschoten was diagnosed with breast cancer, which recurred in 2015. She died of this disease on October 1, 2017, at the age of 59.
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Who was Hansje Bunschoten?
Dutch swimmer (1958–2017)
When was Hansje Bunschoten born?
Hansje Bunschoten was born on 3 May 1958 in Hilversum.
When did Hansje Bunschoten die?
Hansje Bunschoten died on 1 October 2017 in Almere.
What was Hansje Bunschoten's occupation?
Hansje Bunschoten was a television presenter, swimmer and presenter.
What nationality was Hansje Bunschoten?
Hansje Bunschoten was Dutch.
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