Maria "Ria" Ahlers (married Steenpaal) (born 20 July 1954) is a former

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er from the

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. She competed in the

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and

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and finished in 16th and 12th place, respectively. Her personal best was 1.87 m (1976). She was a national champion in 1972, 1972 and 1976.

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Ria AHLERS
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