About Jopie van Alphen
Born 1940. Jopie van Alphen is a Dutch swimmer.
Jopie van Alphen (born 12 May 1940) is a retired Dutch backstroke swimmer. She was part of the 4 × 100 m medley relay team (with Rika Bruins, Atie Voorbij, Hetty Balkenende) that set a new world record on 17 July 1955 in Paris.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jopie van Alphen?
Dutch swimmer
When was Jopie van Alphen born?
Jopie van Alphen was born on 12 May 1940 in Rotterdam.
What is Jopie van Alphen's occupation?
Jopie van Alphen is a swimmer.
What nationality is Jopie van Alphen?
Jopie van Alphen is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jopie van Alphen. https://biography.guide/jopie-van-alphen/
MLA: "Jopie van Alphen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jopie-van-alphen/.
Chicago: "Jopie van Alphen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jopie-van-alphen/.
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