About Ria van der Horst
Born 1932. Ria van der Horst is a Dutch swimmer.
Hendrika Anna Maria "Ria" van der Horst (born 10 August 1932) is a former Dutch backstroke swimmer who participated in the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1948, she was fifth in 100 m backstroke, and in 1952 she was disqualified for an incorrect turn. She won the gold medal in the same event at the 1950 European Aquatics Championships.
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Who is Ria van der Horst?
Dutch backstroke swimmer
When was Ria van der Horst born?
Ria van der Horst was born on 10 August 1932 in Rotterdam.
What is Ria van der Horst's occupation?
Ria van der Horst is a swimmer.
What nationality is Ria van der Horst?
Ria van der Horst is Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Ria van der Horst
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ria van der Horst. https://biography.guide/ria-van-der-horst/
MLA: "Ria van der Horst." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ria-van-der-horst/.
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