Jan Langedijk
Dutch speed skater
Intro | Dutch speed skater | |
Places | Netherlands | |
was | Athlete Speed skater | |
Work field | Sports | |
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Birth | 27 July 1910, Oudkarspel | |
Death | 3 December 1981Beemster (aged 71 years) | |
Star sign | Leo |
Jan Langedijk (27 July 1910 – 3 December 1981) was a Dutch speed skater who competed at the 1936 and 1948 Winter Olympics. In 1936 he finished 24th in the 500 m, 14th in the 1500 m, fourth in the 5000 m and sixth in the 10,000 m event. Twelve years later he placed 29th in the 500 m, 13th in the 1500 m, fifth in the 5000 m and sixth in the 10,000 m events. Domestically he won the Dutch allround titles in 1940 and 1947.