About Siem Heiden
Lived 1905 – 1993 (aged 88). Siem Heiden was a Dutch speed skater.
Simon "Siem" Heiden (12 March 1905 – 3 August 1993) was a Dutch speed skater who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics.
He was born in IJsselmonde and died in Rotterdam.
In 1928 Winter Olympics, he finished eleventh in the 5000 metres event, 18th in the 1500 metres competition and 27th in the 500 metres event.
When he broke the 5000 meters world record in 1933, he was a member of athletic and football club Feyenoord. The chairman of the club, Leen van Zandvliet, congratulated him for his performance.
Simon was engaged into an incident during the 2nd World War, when defending Dordrecht. He was asked to shoot a paratrooper that was wounded, however, Simon carried him to safety as he was a fellow olimpian.
World record
Tournament summary
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Siem Heiden?
Dutch speed skater (1905-1993)
When was Siem Heiden born?
Siem Heiden was born on 12 March 1905 in Andijk.
When did Siem Heiden die?
Siem Heiden died on 3 August 1993.
What was Siem Heiden's occupation?
Siem Heiden was a speed skater.
What nationality was Siem Heiden?
Siem Heiden was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Siem Heiden. https://biography.guide/siem-heiden/
MLA: "Siem Heiden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/siem-heiden/.
Chicago: "Siem Heiden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/siem-heiden/.
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