Atje Keulen-Deelstra
Dutch speed skater and world champion
Born
December 31st, 1938
86 years ago
Died
February 22nd, 2013
12 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A speed skater competed internationally for the Netherlands. Achievements include multiple world championships and setting several speed records. Notable for contributions to the sport and participation in the 1960 Winter Olympics. Continued to influence the sport after retiring from competitive skating.
Won three gold medals at the World Championships
Competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics
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