Jan Langedijk

Jan Langedijk (27 July 1910 – 3 December 1981) was a Dutch speed skater who competed at the 1936 and 1948 Winter Olympics. In 1936 he finished 24th in the 500 m, 14th in the 1500 m, fourth in the 5000 m and sixth in the 10,000 m event. Twelve years later he placed 29th in the 500 m, 13th in the 1500 m, fifth in the 5000 m and sixth in the 10,000 m events. Domestically he won the Dutch allround titles in 1940 and 1947.[1]

Jan Langedijk
Langedijk working on his farm ca. 1965
Personal information
Born(1910-07-27)27 July 1910
Oudkarspel, the Netherlands
Died3 December 1981(1981-12-03) (aged 71)
Beemster, the Netherlands
Sport
Country Netherlands
SportSpeed skating
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)500 m – 45.0 (1938)
1500 m – 2:20.1 (1939)
5000 m – 8:24.2 (1949)
10000 m – 17:28.2 (1938)[1]

References

  1. Jan Langedijk. sports-reference.com
Olympic Games
Preceded by
Sam Dunlop
Flagbearer for  Netherlands
St. Moritz 1948
Succeeded by
Wim van der Voort


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