Antje Schaap

Antje Dijkstra-Schaap (29 April 1920 – 26 January 2004) was Dutch female speed skater.[1]

Antje Schaap
Finish of Schaap at the 1942 Elfstedentocht
Personal information
Full nameAntje Dijkstra-Schaap
Born(1920-04-29)April 29, 1920
Wirdum, Friesland
DiedJanuary 26, 2004(2004-01-26) (aged 83)
Menaldum
Sport
CountryNetherlands
SportSpeed skating

Schaap was born in Wirdum, Friesland as a farmer's daughter. She was the fastest women at the 8th edition of the Elfstedentocht in 1942; the most prestigious speed skating tour in The Netherlands over 200 km. She completed the tour in 9.5 hours. She rode together with her brothers Jacob and Sybe. After the tour she was honored, received letters, poems, flowers and presents; also from strangers.[2][3]

Schaap died on 26 January 2004 in Menaldum, aged 83.[4]


Polygoonjournaal about the 1942 Elfstedentocht, including the finish of Schaap (02:55)

References
  1. Gemeente Leeuwarderadeel, Bevolkingsregister, Gezinskaarten, Inschrijving, Inventarisnummer 1975-25. Accessdate 22 April 2020.
  2. Leeuwarder Courant, 20 februari 1985: Wirdumse weerde zich kranig in '42 : Antje joeg mannen 'schaamrood op kaken'. Accessdate: 22 April 2020.
  3. Trouw, 23 January 1992, Haro Hielkema: Antje Schaap, snelste vrouw in 1942. Accessdate: 22 April 2020.
  4. Familiebericht Leeuwarder Courant, 28 January 2004
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