Estella Agsteribbe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Estella Agsteribbe |
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1928 Summer Olympic gold medal gymnastic team. Estella Agsteribbe is fifth from the right.
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| Country represented |  Netherlands |
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| Born | 6 April 1909 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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| Died | 17 September 1943 (aged 34) Auschwitz-Birkenau, German-occupied Poland |
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| Cause of death | Execution by poisonous gas | |||||||||||||
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics | |||||||||||||
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Estella "Stella" Agsteribbe (born April 6, 1909 – died September 17, 1943) was a talented Dutch gymnast. She achieved a great honor by winning a gold medal with the Dutch gymnastics team at the 1928 Summer Olympics. These Olympic Games were held in her home city of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Estella Agsteribbe: Olympic Champion
Estella Agsteribbe was a member of the Dutch women's artistic gymnastics team. This team made history at the 1928 Summer Olympics. They won the gold medal in the team event. This was a very special win because the Olympics were held in Amsterdam, Estella's home city.
The Dutch team's victory was a big moment for their country. It showed the world the strength and skill of Dutch gymnastics. In 1997, the entire team was honored for their achievements. They were inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. This recognized their lasting impact on sports history.
A Difficult Time in History
Estella Agsteribbe, along with several other members of her team, faced a very difficult time in history. These teammates included Lea Nordheim, Ans Polak, Judikje Simons, and Elka de Levie. Their coach, Gerrit Kleerekoper, was also affected.
During World War II, Estella and her family were Jewish. Many Jewish people in Europe were targeted during this time. Estella, her husband Samuel Blits, their six-year-old daughter Nanny, and their two-year-old son Alfred were taken from their home. They were sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Sadly, Estella and her family died there in 1943. Their story is a reminder of the terrible events of the Holocaust.
