Dutch marathon skater Jan Roelof Kruithof dies aged 89
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. [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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