Bets Dekens
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Berendina Johanna "Bets"•Dekens (-de Vries) |
| Used name | Bets•Dekens |
| Born | 25 October 1906 in Groningen, Groningen (NED) |
| Died | 13 August 1992 (aged 85 years 9 months 19 days) in Groningen, Groningen (NED) |
| Affiliations | KNAU, (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Bets Dekens was a Dutch track and field athlete who represented the Koninklijke Nederlandse Atletiek Unie (KNAU). Dekens specialised in the discus throw and was selected as part of the Dutch Olympic team for the 1928 Amsterdam Games. Her best throw of 29.36 metres in the qualifying round was not enough for her to advance to the final.
Personal Best: DT – 29.36 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NED |
Bets Dekens | |||
| Discus Throw, Women (Olympic) | 17 |