Jitske Visser (born 29 October 1992) is a Dutch wheelchair basketball player.

Jitske Visser
Personal information
Born (1992-10-29) 29 October 1992 (age 31)[1]
Zwolle, Netherlands
Sport
Country Netherlands
SportWheelchair basketball
Disability class1.0
Medal record
Women's wheelchair basketball
Representing the  Netherlands
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo Team
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris Team
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London Team
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 Hamburg Team
Gold medal – first place 2022 Dubai Team
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Toronto Team

Career

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Visser has represented the Netherlands at five Summer Paralympic Games, winning gold medals in wheelchair basketball in 2020 and 2024 and bronze medals in 2012 and 2016.[1][2]

In 2021, Visser was elected chairperson of the International Paralympic Committee's athlete council.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jitske Visser". paralympic.org. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Paris 2024: Jitske Visser looks forward to fifth Games". paralympic.org. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Jitske Visser elected Chairperson of Athletes' Council". paralympic.org. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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