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Rio 2016 Summer Olympics: A Recap of the Medals Won by the Netherlands
An Overview of Dutch Medals at the 2016 Summer Games
The 2016 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. The Netherlands participated in the Games with a team of 254 athletes competing in 22 sports.
During the 16 days of competition, Dutch athletes won a total of 19 medals, including 8 gold, 7 silver, and 4 bronze medals. This placed the Netherlands in 11th place in the overall medal standings.
Notable Dutch Medalists
Some of the most notable Dutch medalists at the 2016 Games included:
- Max Verstappen (gold, men's 100m butterfly)
- Sjef van den Berg (gold, men's 200m breaststroke)
- Ranomi Kromowidjojo (gold, women's 50m freestyle)
- Matthijs de Ligt (silver, men's football)
- Ellen van Dijk (silver, women's cycling road race)
A Look Back at the Netherlands' Olympic History
The Netherlands has a rich history of success at the Olympic Games, having won a total of 313 medals since its first participation in 1900. The country's most successful Games were in 1928 and 1936, when it won 26 and 27 medals, respectively.
The 2016 Summer Olympics were a successful outing for the Netherlands, with the country winning more medals than it had in any Games since 1996. The Dutch athletes demonstrated their skill and determination, and they brought pride and joy to their nation.
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