Anthony Nesty
Anthony Nesty is a renowned Surinamese swimmer who made history by winning the gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, becoming Suriname's first Olympic champion. His exceptional achievements have made him a prominent figure in Suriname's sports history, and he was recently honored with the title of Groot-Officier in the Ereorde van de Gele Ster for his significant contributions to sports in the country.
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Recent news mentions
Anthony Nesty won a historic gold medal in swimming.
Suriname van onafhankelijk land naar natie – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-11-28
Olympic gold medalist Anthony Nesty left a powerful message for the Suriname national football team.
wegomlegging rond Telesur tijdens voetbalwedstrijd Suriname – Guatemala – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-18
Anthony Nesty is referenced as someone who put Suriname on the international map in 1988.
‘Anton de Kom Universiteit uitgegroeid tot anker van kennis en nationaal bewustzijn’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-11-01
Kolf highlighted Olympic swimmer Anthony Nesty as a Surinamese hero deserving of representation in media.
Daniël Kolf wint toneelprijs Theo d’Or – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-16
The Douglas DC8 Super 62 aircraft was named after swimmer Anthony Nesty.
BESCHOUWING — Een sprankje (valse) hoop voor de SLM (1) – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-02
The inauguration takes place in the Anthony Nesty Sporthal.
Wegomleggingen en verkeersafsluitingen Anthony Nesty Sporthal en presidentieel paleis – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-15
The Anthony Nesty Sporthal is named after Anthony Nesty, a notable athlete.
DNA legt laatste hand aan Anthony Nesty Sporthal voor inauguratie – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-13Anthony Nesty is Suriname's only Olympic gold medalist and was honored with the title of Grand Officer in the Order of the Yellow Star.
Regering eert Anthony Nesty en andere sporthelden met hoge onderscheidingen – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-28
