Annie Borckink

Speed Skater, Olympic athlete

1951 –

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Who is Annie Borckink?

Anna "Annie" Johanna Geertruida Maria Borckink is a former speed skater from the Netherlands, who represented her native country at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States. She won the gold medal in the women's 1500 metres event, with Dutch teammate Ria Visser winning the silver medal. For her performance, Borckink was named Dutch Sportswoman of the year. After retiring from skating she runs a sporting goods store in Dronten.

Personal bests:

⁕500 m – 43.3

⁕1000 m – 1:25.60

⁕1500 m – 2:10.95

⁕3000 m – 4:41.75

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Born
Oct 17, 1951
Eibergen
Nationality
  • Netherlands
Profession
Lived in
  • Gelderland

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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