Anton Huiskes
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Antonius "Anton" Albertus Jozef Huiskes (March 5, 1928 – November 9, 2008) was a Dutch
speed skater who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics
and in the 1952 Winter Olympics
.
He was born in Wierden
, Overijssel
and died in Coux-et-Bigaroque
, France
.
In 1948 he finished twelfth in the 5000 metres event
, 13th in the 10000 metres competition
, 24th in the 1500 metres contest
, and 27th in the 500 metres event
.
Four years later he finished fourth in the 5000 metres contest
and fifth in the 10000 metres competition
at the 1952 Games.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
speed skater who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics
1948 Winter Olympics
The 1948 Winter Olympics, officially known as the V Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event celebrated in 1948 in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The Games were the first to be celebrated after World War II; it had been twelve years since the last Winter Games in 1936...
and in the 1952 Winter Olympics
1952 Winter Olympics
The 1952 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VI Olympic Winter Games, took place in Oslo, Norway, from 14 to 25 February 1952. Discussions about Oslo hosting the Winter Olympic Games began as early as 1935; the city wanted to host the 1948 Games, but World War II made that impossible...
.
He was born in Wierden
Wierden
Wierden is a town and a municipality in the eastern Netherlands, in the province of Overijssel.The municipality of Wierden also includes the following towns, villages and townships:Enter, Hoge Hexel, Ypelo, Notter, Rectum, Zuna....
, Overijssel
Overijssel
Overijssel is a province of the Netherlands in the central eastern part of the country. The region has a NUTS classification of NL21. The province's name means "Lands across river IJssel". The capital city of Overijssel is Zwolle and the largest city is Enschede...
and died in Coux-et-Bigaroque
Coux-et-Bigaroque
Coux-et-Bigaroque is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-External links:* *...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
In 1948 he finished twelfth in the 5000 metres event
Speed skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics - Men's 5000 metres
The 5000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Sunday, February 1, 1948.Forty speed skaters from 14 nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...
, 13th in the 10000 metres competition
Speed skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics - Men's 10000 metres
The 10000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Tuesday, February 3, 1948.Twenty-seven speed skaters from eleven nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...
, 24th in the 1500 metres contest
Speed skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics - Men's 1500 metres
The 1500 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Monday, February 2, 1948.Forty-five speed skaters from 14 nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...
, and 27th in the 500 metres event
Speed skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics - Men's 500 metres
The 500 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Saturday, January 31, 1948.Forty-two speed skaters from 15 nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...
.
Four years later he finished fourth in the 5000 metres contest
Speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics - Men's 5000 metres
The 5000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Sunday, February 17, 1952 at 4 p.m..Thirty-five speed skaters from 13 nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...
and fifth in the 10000 metres competition
Speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics - Men's 10000 metres
The 10000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1952 Winter Olympics programme. It was the last speed skating contest at this Games...
at the 1952 Games.