About Jan Pesman
Lived 1931 – 2014 (aged 82). Jan Pesman was a Dutch speed skater.
Jan Sijbrand Pesman (4 May 1931 – 23 January 2014) was a Dutch speed skater who specialized in long distances. He competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in the 500 m, 5000 m and 10,000 m events and won a bronze medal in the 5000 m.
Pesman started competing in speed skating in his twenties, and took part in all major international events between 1957 and 1960. In 1959, he won the 5000 m event at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships and finished second in the 10,000 m; he won this event at the 1960 World Championships. He retired after the 1960 season.
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Who was Jan Pesman?
Dutch male speed skater (1931–2014)
When was Jan Pesman born?
Jan Pesman was born on 4 May 1931 in Holwierde.
When did Jan Pesman die?
Jan Pesman died on 23 January 2014 in Delfzijl.
What was Jan Pesman's occupation?
Jan Pesman was a speed skater.
What nationality was Jan Pesman?
Jan Pesman was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Pesman. https://biography.guide/jan-pesman/
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