Donners, Wilhelmina (1974–)
Donners, Wilhelmina (1974–)
Dutch field-hockey player. Name variations: Myntie or Mijntje Donners. Born April 2, 1974, in Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
Won team bronze medals at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and Sydney Olympics (2000); won Champions Trophy (2000) and European championship (2003); forward, won team silver medal at Athens Olympics (2004). Named International Hockey Federation's Player of the Year (2003).
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