About Martin van der Spoel
Born 1971. Martin van der Spoel is a Dutch swimmer.
Martin Michel van der Spoel (born 19 February 1971 in ) is a former freestyle and medley swimmer from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he finished in tenth place in the 200m individual medley, and in fifth (4x100) and seventh position (4x200) with the freestyle relay teams.
Van der Spoel was the biggest national rival of compatriot Marcel Wouda, who would become the nation's first male world champion in swimming in 1998.
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Who is Martin van der Spoel?
swimmer
When was Martin van der Spoel born?
Martin van der Spoel was born on 19 February 1971 in Ermelo.
What is Martin van der Spoel's occupation?
Martin van der Spoel is a swimmer.
What nationality is Martin van der Spoel?
Martin van der Spoel is Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Martin van der Spoel
· DBpedia: Martin van der Spoel
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