About Jopie Troost
Lived 1942 – 2024 (aged 81). Jopie Troost was a Dutch swimmer.
Josephina Johanna "Jopie" Troost (born 19 September 1942) is a retired Dutch swimmer who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay. A medal favorite, the Dutch team was disqualified in the heats for a premature start by Sieta Posthumus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jopie Troost?
Dutch swimmer
When was Jopie Troost born?
Jopie Troost was born on 19 September 1942 in Amsterdam.
When did Jopie Troost die?
Jopie Troost died on 16 May 2024.
What was Jopie Troost's occupation?
Jopie Troost was a swimmer.
What nationality was Jopie Troost?
Jopie Troost was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jopie Troost. https://biography.guide/jopie-troost/
MLA: "Jopie Troost." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jopie-troost/.
Chicago: "Jopie Troost." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jopie-troost/.
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