About Neeltje Karelse
Lived 1926 – 2015 (aged 89). Neeltje Karelse was a Dutch long jumper and sprinter.
Neeltje Jannetje "Nel" Karelse (25 January 1926 – 20 October 2015) was a Dutch track-and-field athlete. She competed at 1948 Summer Olympics in the 200 m and long jump and finished in fifth place in the latter event.
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Who was Neeltje Karelse?
Dutch long jumper and sprinter
When was Neeltje Karelse born?
Neeltje Karelse was born on 25 January 1926 in Kortgene.
When did Neeltje Karelse die?
Neeltje Karelse died on 20 October 2015 in Breda.
What was Neeltje Karelse's occupation?
Neeltje Karelse was a long jumper and sprinter.
What nationality was Neeltje Karelse?
Neeltje Karelse was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neeltje Karelse. https://biography.guide/neeltje-karelse/
MLA: "Neeltje Karelse." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/neeltje-karelse/.
Chicago: "Neeltje Karelse." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/neeltje-karelse/.
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