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Eddy Monsels

Eddy Monsels

Surinamese sprinter (1948–2023)

Eduard George Monsels (24 January 1948 – 1 November 2023) was a Surinamese sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics, becoming the first competitor to actually appear for Suriname in the Olympics. He is the brother of sprinter Sammy Monsels.[1] Eddy Monsels studied civil engineering at Leiden University.[2] Monsels died on 1 November 2023, at the age of 75.[3]

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  1. [1]
    Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Eddy Monsels Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  2. [2]
    "Surinam's Lone Entry Eliminated", The Pittsburgh Press, 14 October 1968 p.36
  3. [3]
    "Eduard George Monsels". DWT Online. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
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