About Mark Veens
Born 1978. Mark Veens is a Dutch swimmer.
Mark Hermanus Maria Veens (born 26 June 1978 in Venray, Limburg) is a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at three consequentive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia as a member of the 4×100 m freestyle (fifth place).
Veens' finest hour came at the 1998 European Short Course Swimming Championships in Sheffield, where he ended up in second place in the 50 m freestyle. Half a year later, at the 1997 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) in Hong Kong, he won the bronze medal in the 50 m freestyle.
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Who is Mark Veens?
Dutch swimmer
When was Mark Veens born?
Mark Veens was born on 26 June 1978 in Venray.
What is Mark Veens's occupation?
Mark Veens is a swimmer.
What nationality is Mark Veens?
Mark Veens is Dutch.
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