Dutch Sportsman of the year

The Dutch Sportsman of the Year are chosen by Dutch sports journalist since 1951. The election is organized by the Dutch Olympic Committee. The winners will receive a trophy, a small bronze figure of Jaap Eden.

The six figure skater Sjoukje Dijkstra were elected ( 1959-1964 ) and the cyclist Leontien Zijlaard -van Moorsel ( 1990-2004 ). Depending four times the judoka Anton Geesink were elected ( 1957-1965 ) as well as the speed skater Ard Schenk ( 1966-1972 ).

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