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Foekje Dillema
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Foekje Dillema (pronounced [ˈfukjə ˈdɪləmaː]; 18 September 1926 – 5 December 2007) was a Dutch track and field athlete. She competed in sprinting where she was a rival of Fanny Blankers-Koen. When she refused a sex verification test at age 24, she was banned from competition by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1950. After her death, it was determined that she was an intersex person.

Quick facts about Foekje Dillema

  • Full name: Foekje Dillema
  • Born: 1926-09-18
  • Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Known as: Creator
  • Wikidata ID: Q2369770

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Who is Foekje Dillema?

Foekje Dillema (pronounced [ˈfukjə ˈdɪləmaː]; 18 September 1926 – 5 December 2007) was a Dutch track and field athlete.

What nationality is Foekje Dillema?

Foekje Dillema is Kingdom of the Netherlands.

When was Foekje Dillema born?

Foekje Dillema was born on 1926-09-18.

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