About Jenny Maakal
Lived 1913 – 2002 (aged 89). Jenny Maakal was a South African swimmer.
Jenny Genoveva Maakal (2 August 1913 – 15 September 2002) was a South African freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
She was born in Rayton.
In the 1932 Olympics she won a bronze medal in the 400 m freestyle event and was sixth in the 100 m freestyle event.
Maakal also competed in the 1930 British Empire Games and swam in two finals. Four years later she won the silver medal in the 440 yards freestyle competition and as member of the South African team in the 4×110 yards freestyle relay contest.
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Who was Jenny Maakal?
swimmer (1913-2002)
When was Jenny Maakal born?
Jenny Maakal was born on 2 August 1913 in Transvaal Province.
When did Jenny Maakal die?
Jenny Maakal died on 15 September 2002 in Durban.
What was Jenny Maakal's occupation?
Jenny Maakal was a swimmer.
What nationality was Jenny Maakal?
Jenny Maakal was South African.
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