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Dutch marathon skater Jan Roelof Kruithof has died aged 89. ANP reported the news, citing RTV Drenthe and NOS, whose accounts were based on information from his family. [Source 1]
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Kruithof won the Alternatieve Elfstedentocht nine times between 1974 and 1991. He also won the Oldambtrit, Hollands Venetiëtocht and Veluwemeertocht, all races held on natural ice. [1]
Nicknamed ‘the diesel of Havelte’ (translated from Dutch), he also competed in the Elfstedentocht itself. His best result there was 12th place in 1985. [1]
In the 1997 Elfstedentocht, Kruithof was among the first recreational skaters to finish. [1]
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