Scheepstra, Maartje (1980–)

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Scheepstra, Maartje (1980–)

Dutch field-hockey player. Born a twin, April 1, 1980, in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, to parents of the Yali tribe; adopted by a Dutch doctor.

Won European championship (2003); midfielder, won a team silver medal at Athens Olympics (2004).

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