Xenia Stad-de Jong

Xenia Stad-de Jong (born March 4, 1922) is a former Dutch athlete.

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March 4 - 1922 - Dutch - Athlete

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Born Xenia Stad in Semarang (former Dutch East Indies), her greatest success was when she won the gold medal as the first runner in the 4 x 100 m relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics, together with Netty Witziers-Timmer, Gerda van der Kade-Koudijs and Fanny Blankers-Koen. She also took part in the individual 100 m, but was eliminated in the semi-finals. In 1950, she won another medal with the Dutch relay team when they finished second at the 1950 European Championships.

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Semarang - Dutch East Indies - Relay - 1948 Summer Olympics - Netty Witziers-Timmer - Gerda van der Kade-Koudijs - Fanny Blankers-Koen

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