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Jappie van Dijk

b. 1944

Speed skater

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About Jappie van Dijk

Born 1944. Jappie van Dijk is a Dutch speed skater.

Jacobus "Jappie" van Dijk (born 29 September 1944) is a former speed skater from the Netherlands. He competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics in the 500 m and finished in 32nd place.

Tournament overview SeasonDutch Championships Allround European Championships Allround World Championships Allround Olympic GamesISSL European Championships Allround 1967–68 22nd 500m 13th 5000m 18th 1500m 4th 10000m 14th overall 1968–69 19th 500m 5th 5000m 9th 1500m 6th 10000m 9th overall 1969–70 13th 500m 5000m 1500m 10000m 26th 500m 12th 5000m 17th 1500m 11th 10000m 16th overall 1970–71 9th 500m 5000m 6th 1500m 4th 10000m 7th overall 1971–72 12th 500m 5th 5000m 8th 1500m 5th 10000m 5th overall 23rd 500m 11th 5000m 12th 1500m 8th10000m 14th overall 32nd 500m 1972–73 9th 500m 5000m 4th 1500m 10000m overall 23rd 500m 5000m 8th 1500m 10000m 6th overall 13th 500m 7th 5000m 7th 1500m 7th 10000m 6th overall 1973–74 7th 500m 5000m 5th 1500m 10000m 4th overall 1975–76 10th 500m 9th 5000m 7th 1500m 10th 10000m 7th overall ISSL = International Speed Skating League source:

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Important facts

Born
29 September 1944, Sneek
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Speed skater
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jappie van Dijk?

speed skater

When was Jappie van Dijk born?

Jappie van Dijk was born on 29 September 1944 in Sneek.

What is Jappie van Dijk's occupation?

Jappie van Dijk is a speed skater.

What nationality is Jappie van Dijk?

Jappie van Dijk is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jappie van Dijk

· Wikidata: Q288965

· DBpedia: Jappie van Dijk

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