About Truus Klapwijk
Lived 1904 – 1991 (aged 87). Truus Klapwijk was a Dutch swimmer, competitive diver and coach.
Geertruida "Truus" Klapwijk (2 January 1904 – 3 May 1991) was a Dutch diver and freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics. She was born and died in Rotterdam.
In 1924, she was a member of the Dutch relay team which finished sixth in the 4×100 metre freestyle relay competition. In the 400 metre freestyle event she was eliminated in the first round. She also participated in the 3-metre springboard contest but was also eliminated in the first round.
Four years later at the Amsterdam Games she finished seventh in the 3-metre springboard competition. In the 10 metre platform event she was eliminated in the first round.
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Who was Truus Klapwijk?
Dutch swimmer (1904-1991)
When was Truus Klapwijk born?
Truus Klapwijk was born on 2 January 1904 in Rotterdam.
When did Truus Klapwijk die?
Truus Klapwijk died on 3 May 1991 in Rotterdam.
What was Truus Klapwijk's occupation?
Truus Klapwijk was a swimmer, competitive diver and coach.
What nationality was Truus Klapwijk?
Truus Klapwijk was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Truus Klapwijk. https://biography.guide/truus-klapwijk/
MLA: "Truus Klapwijk." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/truus-klapwijk/.
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