Jan Langedijk
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Born27 July 1910
Oudkarspel, the Netherlands
Oudkarspel, the Netherlands
Died3 December 1981 (aged 71)
Beemster, the Netherlands
Beemster, the Netherlands
Country
Netherlands
NetherlandsSportSpeed skating
 Langedijk working on his farm ca. 1965 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 July 1910 Oudkarspel, the Netherlands |
| Died | 3 December 1981 (aged 71) Beemster, the Netherlands |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Speed skating |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 500 m – 45.0 (1938) 1500 m – 2:20.1 (1939) 5000 m – 8:24.2 (1949) 10000 m – 17:28.2 (1938)[1] |
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.[1]
