About Ria van Velsen
Born 1937. Ria van Velsen is a Dutch artistic gymnast.
Maria Teuntje "Ria" van Velsen (born 18 May 1939) is a retired Dutch artistic gymnast who participated in the 1960 Summer Olympics. She took part in all events, with the best achievement of 14th place in the team all-around competitions. She is not related to the Dutch swimmer Ria van Velsen who also competed at the 1960 Games. After marriage to Thijs Rietveld in 1961 she was often credited as Ria Rietveld.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ria van Velsen?
Dutch gymnast
When was Ria van Velsen born?
Ria van Velsen was born on 18 May 1937 in Bodegraven.
What is Ria van Velsen's occupation?
Ria van Velsen is an artistic gymnast.
What nationality is Ria van Velsen?
Ria van Velsen is Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ria van Velsen (gymnast)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ria van Velsen. https://biography.guide/ria-van-velsen-artistic-gymnast/
MLA: "Ria van Velsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ria-van-velsen-artistic-gymnast/.
Chicago: "Ria van Velsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ria-van-velsen-artistic-gymnast/.
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