About Lisette Teunissen
Born 1986. Lisette Teunissen is a Dutch swimmer.
Lisette Teunissen (born 18 February 1986) is a retired Dutch Paralympic swimmer.
Teunissen represented the Netherlands at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, 2012 Summer Paralympics and 2016 Summer Paralympics.
Teunissen won the gold medal in the women's 50 metre backstroke S4 event at the 2012 Summer Paralympics held in London, United Kingdom and the bronze medal in the women's 50 metre backstroke S3 at the 2016 Summer Paralympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She also won the gold medal in the women's 100 metre freestyle S3 event. She set new world records in both events.
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Who is Lisette Teunissen?
Dutch swimmer
When was Lisette Teunissen born?
Lisette Teunissen was born on 18 February 1986 in Rotterdam.
What is Lisette Teunissen's occupation?
Lisette Teunissen is a swimmer.
What nationality is Lisette Teunissen?
Lisette Teunissen is Dutch.
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