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Els Van Noorduyn

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Els Van Noorduyn

NEDNEDWomen
Birth dateMay 25, 1946
BirthplaceAmsterdam, Netherlands
Height1.80 m
Weight82 kg

Elsemia Marianne Helene "Els" van Noorduyn (born 25 May 1946) is a retired Dutch shot putter who competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Shot Put
17.87
#438 all-time
1971 season best
17.87
Jul 11, 1971 · Uden (NED)
Last competition
Helsinki European Championships
Aug 15, 1971 · 16.68
Helsinki European Championships
Age
80 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: Shot Put 17.87 (#438 all-time), 1971 season best 17.87 (Jul 11, 1971, Uden (NED)) · Last competition: Helsinki European Championships, Aug 15, 1971, 16.68 · 80 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1971
SP
17.87-Jul 11, 1971
↓
Uden (NED)
1970
SP
16.48-Feb 20, 1970
↓
Rotterdam (NED) (i)
1969
SP
17.28-Sep 17, 1969
↓
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968
SP
16.23-Oct 20, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967
SP
15.28-Mar 12, 1967
↓
Sportovní hala, Praha (CZE) (i)

1971

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.68-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
SP
16.68-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
17.87-Jul 11Atletiek Meeting, Uden
SP
16.22-Mar 13European Indoor Championships

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.48-Feb 20Indoor Meeting, Rotterdam (i)

1968

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.23-Oct 20The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
SP
15.87-Jul 20London

1967

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
15.28-Mar 12Praha European Indoor Games, Sportovní hala, Praha (i)

Honours

7

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1971
6

Athina European Championships

Shot Put

1969
6

Athina European Championships

Shot Put

1969
8

The XIX Olympic Games

Shot Put

1968
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Els Van Noorduyn's Shot Put personal best?

Els Van Noorduyn's Shot Put personal best is 17.87, set on Jul 11, 1971 in Uden (NED), #438 on the all-time list.

Which events does Els Van Noorduyn compete in?

Els Van Noorduyn competes in the Shot Put.

How did Els Van Noorduyn perform in 1971?

1971 season best: 17.87, set on Jul 11, 1971 in Uden (NED). Last competition: Helsinki European Championships on Aug 15, 1971, 16.68.