 Bets Dekens at the 1928 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 October 1906 Groningen, Netherlands |
| Died | 13 August 1992 (aged 85) Groningen, Netherlands |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Discus throw |
| Club | KNAU |
Berendina Johanna "Bets" Dekens (later de Vries, 25 October 1906 – 13 August 1992) was a Dutch discus thrower. She competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics and finished in 17th place with her all-time best throw of 29.36 meters.
This was the first women's track and field event to be completed in Olympic Games history.[1]
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