BirthSeptember 91993

Sharon van Rouwendaal

Sharon van Rouwendaal, Dutch swimmer

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When
Thursday, September 9 199333 years ago
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20th century · 1990s
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Sharon van Rouwendaal

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Sharon van Rouwendaal is a Dutch open water swimmer who specializes in marathon swimming events. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 10 km open water swimming competition.

Who they were

Sharon van Rouwendaal, Dutch swimmer

Early lifeAI-assisted

Van Rouwendaal was born on September 9, 1993, in the Netherlands. She grew up in a swimming-focused environment and began competitive swimming as a child.

Path and careerAI-assisted

Van Rouwendaal won gold in the 10 km open water swimming at the 2012 London Olympics and again at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She has also been a dominant force in world championships and European championships in open water swimming events.

Why this date

Sharon van Rouwendaal appears on our September 9 calendar for 1993 as a birth entry.

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When did Sharon van Rouwendaal happen?

September 9 1993 — 33 years ago, on a Thursday.

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