About Puck Oversloot
Lived 1914 – 2009 (aged 94). Puck Oversloot was a Dutch swimmer.
Maria Petronella "Puck" Oversloot (22 May 1914 – 7 January 2009) was a Dutch swimmer. Together with Marie Braun, she was the top national backstroke and freestyle competitor. At the 1932 Summer Olympics, Braun was listed for the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay, but fell ill and was replaced by Oversloot. The team won a silver medal, setting a new European record. Both Braun and Oversloot qualified for the 400 m freestyle semifinals, but because Braun could not participate, Oversloot withdrew from the event, in solidarity.
In 1933, Oversloot broke the national record in the 100 m backstroke set by Braun and became the national champion. She won a bronze medal in the same event at the 1934 European Aquatics Championships.
She was born and died in Rotterdam.
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Who was Puck Oversloot?
swimmer (1914-2009)
When was Puck Oversloot born?
Puck Oversloot was born on 22 May 1914 in Rotterdam.
When did Puck Oversloot die?
Puck Oversloot died on 7 January 2009 in Rotterdam.
What was Puck Oversloot's occupation?
Puck Oversloot was a swimmer.
What nationality was Puck Oversloot?
Puck Oversloot was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Puck Oversloot. https://biography.guide/puck-oversloot/
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