Rika Bruins

Rika Bruins
Bruins in 1952
Personal information
Born(1934-06-12)12 June 1934
Groningen, Netherlands
DiedFebruary 2025(2025-02-00) (aged 90)
Groningen, Netherlands
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubGZ&PC, Groningen

Henderika "Rika" Bruins (12 June 1934 – February 2025) was a Dutch swimmer.

Bruins, who grew up near the Groningen Noorderbad, started swimming at the age of seven.

She competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 200 m breaststroke but failed to reach the final. She was part of Dutch teams that set world records in the 4 × 100 m medley relay in 1954 and 1955.

Bruins died in February 2025, at the age of 90.