Rie van Veen

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Maria "Rie" van Veen (also Ria, Rietje) (11 February 1923 – 1995)[1][2] was a Dutch swimmer who won three medals at the 1938 European Aquatics Championships.[3] Earlier on 26 February 1938 she set a new world record in the 200 m freestyle.[1] Between 1938 and 1942 she won all national titles in the 100 m and 400 m freestyle events; she also won the 100 m in 1937.[4] She married Adrianus "Arie" Thuis, a swimming coach from Haarlem, on 27 May 1943[5] and retired shortly thereafter.[6]

Rie van Veen
Rie van Veen in 1938
Personal information
Born(1923-02-11)February 11, 1923
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Died1995 (aged 71–72)
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Representing  Netherlands
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1938 London 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1938 London 400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1938 London 100 m freestyle

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b De Telegraaf. 27 February 1938
  2. ^ Maria van Veen. Stadsarchief Rotterdam
  3. ^ Ria VAN VEEN. the-sports.org
  4. ^ Rie van Veen. zwemmenindepolder.nl
  5. ^ De Telegraaf. 28 May 1943
  6. ^ Het volk : dagblad voor de arbeiderspartij. 6 October 1943
Records
Preceded by Women's 200 metres freestyle
world record holder (long course)

26 February 1938 – 11 September 1938
Succeeded by