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Dutch Paralympic athlete
Desiree Vranken
Personal information
NationalityDutch
Born (1997-06-28) June 28, 1997 (age 27)
Roermond, Netherlands
Sport
CountryNetherlands
SportWheelchair racing
DisabilityCongenital
Disability classT34
ClubSwift Atletiek: Roermond
Coached byRalf Janssen
Medal record
Representing  Netherlands
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2012 London T34 200 m

Desiree Vranken (born 28 June 1997) is a Dutch wheelchair racer who competes in T34 classification sprint events. Her most notable athletics achievement came at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London where she finished in third place to claim the bronze medal in the 200 metre sprint. Vranken has also represented her country at World and European Championships, recording four fourth places to keep her just outside the medal places.

References

  1. "Vranken, Desiree". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  2. ^ Infostrada Sports. "Vranken, Desiree". International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2014.


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