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Joke de Korte

b. 1935

Dutch swimmer

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About Joke de Korte

Born 1935. Joke de Korte is a Dutch swimmer.

Johanna Catharina "Joke" de Korte (born 18 August 1935) is a retired Dutch backstroke and freestyle swimmer. She finished fourth in 100m backstroke at the 1952 Summer Olympics, and won two silver medals at the 1954 European Aquatics Championships.

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Important facts

Born

18 August 1935, Rotterdam

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Swimmer

Nationality

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Joke de Korte's

Artturi Ilmari Virtanen

Frequently asked questions

Who is Joke de Korte?

Dutch swimmer

When was Joke de Korte born?

Joke de Korte was born on 18 August 1935 in Rotterdam.

What is Joke de Korte's occupation?

Joke de Korte is a swimmer.

What nationality is Joke de Korte?

Joke de Korte is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joke de Korte

· Wikidata: Q6269684

· DBpedia: Joke de Korte

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