Elisabeth Johanna Maria "Lies" Bonnier (born 8 July 1925) is a Dutch retired swimmer who won a silver medal at the 1950 European Aquatics Championships in the 200 m breaststroke.[1] In 1952, after winning a national title,[2] she competed in the same event at the Summer Olympics, but was eliminated in preliminaries. On 17 November 1953 she married Chris Burg.[3][4]

Lies Bonnier
Lies Bonnier and Chris Burg in 1953
Personal information
Born (1925-07-08) 8 July 1925 (age 99)
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubAegir, Eindhoven
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing the  Netherlands
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1950 Vienna 200 m breaststroke

References

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  1. ^ Lies BONNIER. les-sports.info
  2. ^ Lies Bonnier. zwemmenindepolder.nl
  3. ^ Lies Bonnier. sports-reference.com
  4. ^ Huwelijk zwemster Lies Bonnier met Chris Burg, Den Bosch. gahetna.nl