Nicole van der Velden
Nicole van der Velden (born October 26, 1994) is an Aruban sailor. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the Nacra 17 race with Thijs Visser; they both placed 16th.[3] She was the flag bearer for Aruba in the Parade of Nations.[4]
 Van der Velden at the 2016 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1994 (age 25) |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)[1] |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sailing |
| Club | Aruba Beach Cats[2] |
| Coached by | Pim Nieuwenhuis |
She took up sailing in 2008 following her father Martin Van der Velden, who worked as a technical officer with the Aruba Sailing Association.[2]
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nicole van der Velden. |
- "Nicole van der Velden". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- Nicole van der Velden. nbcolympics.com
- "Nacra 17 Mixed - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- "Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony - Flag Bearers" (PDF). Rio 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
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