Conny van Bentum
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Cornelia van Bentum (born August 12, 1965 in Barneveld
, Gelderland
) is a former butterfly
and freestyle
swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1980
. At each of those swimming tournaments she won a medal with the 4×100 m freestyle relay team: one bronze (1980), and two silvers (1984 and 1988).
During her career, Van Bentum won a total number of eleven medals at the European LC Championships (two silvers, nine bronze), and five medals (bronze) at the World Aquatics Championships. In 1983, she was named Dutch Sportswoman of The Year. In the 1980s she trained for two years in the United States, at the University of California, Berkeley
, alongside famous swimmers like Matt Biondi
and Mary T. Meagher
. After her career, she returned at the highest level in sports, by becoming the team doctor of the Dutch Women's Field Hockey Team
.
Barneveld
Barneveld is a town and a municipality in the province of Gelderland in the center of the Netherlands. It is known for its poultry industry and large protestant community. The population of the municipality was 52.629 in June 2010, the town having a population of 29.756.-Transport:Barneveld is...
, Gelderland
Gelderland
Gelderland is the largest province of the Netherlands, located in the central eastern part of the country. The capital city is Arnhem. The two other major cities, Nijmegen and Apeldoorn have more inhabitants. Other major regional centers in Gelderland are Ede, Doetinchem, Zutphen, Tiel, Wijchen,...
) is a former butterfly
Butterfly stroke
The butterfly is a swimming stroke swum on the breast, with both arms moving simultaneously. The butterfly kick was developed separately, and is also known as the "dolphin kick"...
and freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
swimmer from The Netherlands, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1980
Swimming at the 1980 Summer Olympics
Swimming as usual was one of the three Aquatics disciplines at the 1980 Summer Olympics--the other two being Water Polo and Diving. The swimming competition consisted of 26 events: 13 for men and 13 for women. It was held in the Swimming Pool of the Olimpiysky Sports Complex between July 20 and...
. At each of those swimming tournaments she won a medal with the 4×100 m freestyle relay team: one bronze (1980), and two silvers (1984 and 1988).
During her career, Van Bentum won a total number of eleven medals at the European LC Championships (two silvers, nine bronze), and five medals (bronze) at the World Aquatics Championships. In 1983, she was named Dutch Sportswoman of The Year. In the 1980s she trained for two years in the United States, at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
, alongside famous swimmers like Matt Biondi
Matt Biondi
Matthew Nicholas Biondi is a three-time U.S. Olympic swimmer in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics, winning a total of 11 medals...
and Mary T. Meagher
Mary T. Meagher
Mary Terstegge Meagher Plant is an Olympic champion and former World Record holding swimmer from the United States...
. After her career, she returned at the highest level in sports, by becoming the team doctor of the Dutch Women's Field Hockey Team
Netherlands women's national field hockey team
The Netherlands' national women's field hockey team is currently number two on the FIH world rankings and they are the 2006 world champions and reigning Olympic champions...
.
See also
- Dutch records in swimmingDutch records in swimmingBelow is the complete list of the Dutch records in swimming, which are ratified by the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:...