
Andrea Deelstra (born 6 March 1985, in
Niebert) is a Dutch
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength.
Within endurance ru ...
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Deelstra finished fifth at the
2015 Berlin Marathon
The 2015 Berlin Marathon was the 42nd edition of the Berlin Marathon. The marathon took place in Berlin, Germany, on 27 September 2015 and was the fourth World Marathon Majors race of the year.
The men's race was won by Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipch ...
and this finish qualified her for the
2016 Olympics
The 2016 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad () and officially branded as Rio 2016, were an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with preliminary events i ...
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Andrea Deelstraat
Atletiek.nl (archived)
1985 births
Living people
Dutch female long-distance runners
Dutch female marathon runners
Dutch female steeplechase runners
People from Marum
Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Athletes (track and field) at the 2020 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes for the Netherlands
20th-century Dutch women
Athletes from Groningen (province)
21st-century Dutch sportswomen
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