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]

Nicole van der Velden
Van der Velden at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
BornOctober 26, 1994 (1994-10-26) (age 26)
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
SportSailing
ClubAruba Beach Cats[2]
Coached byPim 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

  1. "Nicole van der Velden". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  2. Nicole van der Velden. nbcolympics.com
  3. "Nacra 17 Mixed - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  4. "Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony - Flag Bearers" (PDF). Rio 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
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