Nelli Cooman
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Cornelli "Nelli" Antoinette Hariëtte Cooman is a former Dutch athlete of Surinamese origin. At the 60 metres, she is two-time World indoor champion, six-time European indoor champion and former world
Nelli Cooman in 1986
Dutch Sportsman of the year
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The Dutch Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year are chosen annually by Dutch athletes from a shortlist compiled by sports journalists. The elections are organized by the Dutch Olympic Committee.
Nelli Cooman
…At the 1986 European Indoor Championships, she won in a time of 7.00 seconds, setting a world record. Because of that achievement, she was elected Dutch Sportswoman of the year. Her world record lasted until February 1992 and still stands as national record. Cooman took part twice in the Summer Olympics for the Netherlands…
Speed skater Annie Borckink (left) and cyclist Joop Zoetemelk (right) with their Jaap Eden statuettes in 1981