Menno Boelsma
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Born8 January 1961
Monster, Netherlands
Monster, Netherlands
Died10 September 2022 (aged 61)
SportSpeed skating and short track speed skating
ClubDelftse Kunstijsbaan Vereniging (DKIJV)
 Boelsma in 1988 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 January 1961 Monster, Netherlands |
| Died | 10 September 2022 (aged 61) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Speed skating and short track speed skating |
| Club | Delftse Kunstijsbaan Vereniging (DKIJV) |
Menno Boelsma (8 January 1961 – 10 September 2022) was a Dutch speed skater. He competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics in the 500 m and 1000 m events and finished in 16th and 24th place, respectively.[1]
Boelsma achieved his best results in the 500 m, winning a national title in 1986 and a silver medal at the World Cup in Davos in 1990.[2][3]
Personal bests:[1]
- 500 m – 37.40 (1988)
- 1000 m – 1:15.33 (1988)
- 1500 m – 1:59.41 (1988)
- 5000 m – 7:47.2 (1984)
Boelsma died of cancer on 10 September 2022, at the age of 61.[4]
