Marieke Westerhof facts for kids
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| Birth name | Marieke Aleida Westerhof | |||||||||||||
| Born | 14 August 1974 Denekamp |
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| Height | 186 cm | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg | |||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | |||||||||||||
| Club | Algemene Utrechtse Studenten Roeivereniging Orca | |||||||||||||
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Marieke Aleida Westerhof is a former rower from the Netherlands. She was born on August 14, 1974, in Denekamp, a town in the Overijssel province. Marieke is famous for winning a silver medal in rowing at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
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Marieke Westerhof: An Olympic Rower
Marieke Westerhof dedicated her career to the sport of rowing. She trained hard to become one of the best rowers from the Netherlands. Her efforts led her to compete in the biggest sports event in the world: the Olympic Games.
Olympic Journey
Marieke Westerhof competed in two Olympic Games during her rowing career. These events are where athletes from all over the world come together to compete.
Atlanta 1996 Olympics
Marieke's first Olympic appearance was at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. She was part of the Dutch women's eight team. This team worked together to row a large boat with eight rowers and a coxswain. In Atlanta, her team reached the final and finished in sixth place. This was a great achievement for her first time at the Olympics.
Sydney 2000 Olympics
Four years later, Marieke Westerhof competed again at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. This time, she was once more part of the women's eight team. The team performed exceptionally well. They rowed their way to a silver medal, which is a huge honor. Winning an Olympic medal is a dream for many athletes, and Marieke achieved this in Sydney.
