Rika Bruins
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Born12 June 1934
Groningen, Netherlands
DiedFebruary 2025 (aged 90)
Groningen, Netherlands
SportSwimming
ClubGZ&PC, Groningen
 Bruins in 1952 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 June 1934 Groningen, Netherlands |
| Died | February 2025 (aged 90) Groningen, Netherlands |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Club | GZ&PC, Groningen |
Henderika "Rika" Bruins (12 June 1934 – February 2025) was a Dutch swimmer.
Bruins, who grew up near the Groningen Noorderbad, started swimming at the age of seven.[1]
She competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 200 m breaststroke but failed to reach the final.[2] She was part of Dutch teams that set world records in the 4 × 100 m medley relay in 1954 and 1955.[3]
Bruins died in February 2025, at the age of 90.[4]
